Heavy rainfall from Storm Marta leads to flash floods and four fatalities in northern Morocco

Heavy Rainfall from Storm Marta Leaves Trail of Devastation in Northern Morocco

Stormy skies brought heavy rainfall to northern Morocco on February 8, 2026, unleashing a torrential deluge that left four people dead and sparked widespread destruction. The region's rugged terrain proved no match for the fury of Storm Marta, as flash floods and landslides ravaged the cities of Tangier and Chefchaouen.