Marrakesh
Morocco
Marrakesh is projected to face increasing climate hazards, primarily extreme heat and dangerous heat extremes. These rising temperatures will likely threaten public health, leading to a higher incidence of heat-related illnesses among residents. Moreover, the city will experience an elevated risk of malaria, as warmer conditions create favorable environments for the spread of this disease. The combination of these climate vulnerabilities poses significant challenges to the well-being of the population. Addressing these issues is crucial, as the impacts of climate change may worsen without proactive measures. Without documented technology-enabled solutions yet, the need for effective strategies to mitigate these risks becomes increasingly urgent, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for future climate scenarios.
Hazard Outlook
How will Marrakesh's projected climate hazards compare to other cities under a 3.0°C future warming scenario?
Maximum Temperature
Marrakesh's projected maximum temperature of 11.7°C is among the highest of all cities globally under a 3.0°C warming scenario.
Longest Heatwave
Marrakesh may experience heatwaves lasting up to 5 days, higher than most other cities.
Heavy Rainfall Days
With 8 days of heavy rainfall expected, Marrakesh ranks lower than most cities for extreme precipitation events.
Maximum Rainfall
Marrakesh's projected maximum rainfall of 6 mm is lower than most cities globally.
Elevation
At 459 m elevation, Marrakesh faces lower risk from coastal flooding and sea level rise.
Exposure Summary
Adaptation Priorities
Marrakesh faces high exposure to max temp and elevated exposure to heatwave. These areas may warrant priority attention in adaptation planning.
Data source: Climate projections from the IPCC AR6 scenario analysis. See our methodology for details on how we process and interpret this data.
Deployed Solutions
Deployed climate adaptation technologies identified in Marrakesh.
No solutions have been documented for Marrakesh.
This is an archived snapshot of the database.
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