Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 9, 2026Country: Morocco

Environment & Climate

Flash floods surge through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains

Flash floods swept through Morocco's Atlas Mountains following heavy rainfall, causing water levels to surge at the Oum Er-Rbia springs near Khenifra. These floods damaged tourist infrastructure in the area. Videos show floodwaters rushing through the mountainous landscape.

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