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Morocco · Country watch

Dirham Weakens, Severe Weather, Water Disruptions

The Moroccan dirham weakens further, severe weather warnings issued, and water supply disruptions announced in Agadir.

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The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Morocco are deteriorating due to the dirham's continued weakening, severe weather alerts, and water supply disruptions in Agadir. These factors are likely to impact import costs, logistics, and local operations this week.

In this briefing Société Régionale Multi-Services Souss Massa · Agadir · Direction Générale de la Météorologie · Bank Al-Maghrib · Moroccan dirham · ICE-Italian Trade Agency · Moroccan rail sector

Regulation

Nothing significant reported today.

Disruption

  • public-sector

Water supply disruptions in Agadir announced

Beach of Agadir from Kasbah of Agadir Oufella
Beach of Agadir from Kasbah of Agadir Oufella Abdeaitali, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Société Régionale Multi-Services Souss Massa has announced planned water supply disruptions affecting the neighborhoods of Hay Mohammadi and Hay Salam in Agadir. The disruptions are due to scheduled maintenance on the water distribution network. Hay Mohammadi will experience disruptions starting Tuesday night, October 6, 2026, from 11:00 PM for seven hours, while Hay Salam will face disruptions on a different schedule, Agadir 24 reports.

Impact Residents and businesses in Agadir's Hay Mohammadi and Hay Salam neighborhoods will face water supply disruptions due to maintenance work.

Sources: Agadir 24 ↗

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Severe weather warnings for multiple provinces

The Direction Générale de la Météorologie (DGM) has issued an orange-level alert for severe thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds expected to hit several Moroccan provinces on Tuesday and Wednesday. Rainfall is anticipated to range between 40 to 60 mm, with the alert in effect from Tuesday at 11:00 AM to Wednesday at 6:00 AM, according to Aujourdhui. The affected areas include regions already experiencing adverse weather conditions.

Impact Logistics and outdoor operations may face delays due to severe weather conditions across multiple provinces.

Sources: yabiladi.com ↗, Aujourdhui ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • finance

Dirham weakens against euro and dollar

Bank al Maghrib after adding Tifinagh
Bank al Maghrib after adding Tifinagh Bananakingler, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Moroccan dirham has continued to weaken against the euro and the dollar, with the euro appreciating by 3.9% and the dollar by 6.9% since August 31. The depreciation is attributed to an increased demand for foreign currencies to finance imports and a widening trade deficit, according to Hespress. Bank Al-Maghrib is monitoring the situation but has not intervened with currency auctions.

Impact Importers face higher costs as the dirham weakens against key foreign currencies, affecting trade balances.

Sources: Hespress ↗

Trade

  • logistics
  • construction

Italian firms explore Moroccan rail market

A delegation of leading Italian industrial companies is in Morocco to explore opportunities in the country's expanding rail sector. The visit, organized by ICE-Italian Trade Agency, aims to present solutions for high-speed rail, electrification, and rolling stock, as reported by Aujourdhui. The delegation seeks to establish partnerships in line with Morocco's rail expansion projects.

Impact Moroccan rail sector may see increased investment and technological advancements from Italian industrial partnerships.

Sources: Aujourdhui ↗

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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