Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) has published its wildfire risk bulletin for the period of August 17 to 20, based on scientific prediction models and analysis of data related to forest types, combustibility, flammability, and topoclimatic parameters.
According to the bulletin, an extreme fire risk has been identified in the provinces of Chefchaouen, Fahs-Anjra, Tangier-Asilah, M’diq-Fnideq and Taza, while a high risk has been noted in Al Hoceima, Larache, Ouezzane, Tetouan, Ifrane and Taounate.
A moderate risk is reported in the provinces of Berkane, Driouch, Nador, Oujda-Angad, Sefrou, Rabat, Salé, Skhirate-Temara, Azilal, Béni Mellal, Khénifra, Essaouira and Agadir Ida-Outanane, the agency said.
ANEF urged residents living near forests, summer visitors, tourists and professionals working in forested areas to exercise the utmost caution and take all necessary precautions to prevent fire outbreaks.
The agency also called on citizens to promptly notify local authorities if they observe smoke or suspicious activity near forested areas.
MAP: 16 August 2025
