By Abdullahi Lukman
The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has commended Morocco’s management of recent floods in four of the country’s hardest-hit provinces, calling it an example of “effective disaster management.”
In its preliminary assessment, CNDH highlighted that Morocco applied international standards and a human-rights-based approach in responding to the floods, citing the authorities’ experience and operational interventions.
The council praised anticipatory measures, including local and regional flood risk plans, strengthened early warning systems, and integration of climate challenges into territorial redevelopment projects.
Since mid-November 2025, heavy rainfall in northern Morocco caused severe flooding, prompting the government to declare the provinces of Sidi Slimane, Larache, Kenitra, and Sidi Kacem as disaster zones and allocate MAD 3 billion for emergency relief.
Around 188,000 people were evacuated to safeguard lives, with remote learning provided for affected students.
Authorities have now begun relocating citizens back to their homes.
CNDH also highlighted targeted support for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, the elderly, people with disabilities, and patients requiring specialized care.
The floods affected 110,000 hectares of land, damaging homes, infrastructure, and private property.
Under royal directives, the government launched a comprehensive aid program, providing financial support to families and small businesses: MAD 6,000 per affected household, MAD 15,000 for rehabilitation of damaged homes and businesses, and MAD 140,000 for complete reconstruction of destroyed homes.
Farmers and livestock breeders are receiving MAD 300 million in aid, while MAD 1.7 billion is earmarked for infrastructure rehabilitation, including roads, irrigation, hydro-agricultural networks, and essential utilities.