Morocco Floods: Over 1 Lakh Evacuated, Roads Impassable, Food Access Hit; US Issues Advisory

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 07:15 IST

US has advised American citizens to enrol in the Smart Traveler Program so the US Embassy in Morocco can share emergency and routine information.

Over 1 Lakh Evacuated as Heavy Rains Flood Morocco’s Northwest. (Photo: CGTN Africa X)

More than 1,08,000 people have been evacuated from northern Morocco after extreme rainfall triggered widespread flooding, forcing residents to flee as rivers swelled, dams filled, roads became impassable and emergency rescue operations intensified across the region.

The US Department of State Consular Affairs has warned its citizens following floods in Morocco caused by extreme rainfall in the north.

In a post on X, the department said the flooding had forced mass evacuations, made roads impassable and affected access to food. It advised US citizens in the emergency area who are safe to notify friends and loved ones, contact police or authorities if they face danger, and follow official warnings. Residents and visitors were also urged to enrol in the Smart Traveler Program so the US Embassy in Morocco can share emergency and routine information.

Morocco: Extreme rainfall in Morocco has caused floods in the north, forcing mass evacuations. The rainfall has resulted in impassable roads and has impacted access to food. U.S. Citizens in Morocco that are in the emergency area and are safe, should notify friends and loved… pic.twitter.com/qw2r341Azz— TravelGov (@TravelGov) February 4, 2026

Thousands evacuated as flooding worsens

Heavy rains have brought significant flooding to northern Morocco, leading to the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes. The Moroccan army has been deployed to support relief efforts.

Authorities urged residents in flood-prone areas of the northwestern plains to leave immediately amid threats from heavy rain, swollen rivers and the release of more water from full dams.

Rescue operations

Morocco’s Interior Ministry said 108,432 people had been evacuated. Helicopters were used in rescue operations as rising waters flooded fields and villages across the northwest. The army has been assisting evacuations since Friday under a red alert for more rainfall.

Evacuations were ordered in parts of Larache province, including Ksar El Kebir, Souaken, Ouled Ouchih, the Larache industrial zone and areas near the Loukous river. Most evacuations took place in Ksar El Kebir, where 85 per cent of the population had already left. Those evacuated received shelter and food in camps.

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