Classes suspended Wednesday afternoon in Essaouira
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Libération (Maroc)
Illustrative image · Md Nadim Mahmud · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe provincial directorate of national education in Essaouira suspended afternoon classes on Wednesday 11 November in all schools across the province, due to an orange alert bulletin from the General Directorate of Meteorology forecasting 50 to 80 mm of rain and winds of 90 to 100 km/h. The measure, taken in coordination with local authorities, aims to protect pupils and staff, according to the provincial directorate’s statement.
The Provincial Directorate of National Education in Essaouira suspended classes on Wednesday afternoon in all schools across the province, due to the expected poor weather conditions. The measure was taken after the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) issued alert bulletin No. 236/2026 and following a recommendation from the Provincial Monitoring Unit, in coordination with local authorities, according to the Provincial Directorate of National Education.
The DGM forecasts locally heavy rain or showers in Essaouira province, with accumulated rainfall of 50 to 80 mm, from 13:00 on Wednesday to 12:00 on Thursday. Strong wind gusts, locally accompanied by dust storms, reaching 90 to 100 km/h, are also expected on Wednesday between 12:00 and 23:00, according to the weather bulletin.
