Natural-disaster risk in Morocco
In Morocco, the leading natural-disaster exposures are wildfire, drought, earthquake. The safest city for disasters is Guelmim (safety 78/100). Risk is modelled from real USGS counts of magnitude-4.5+ earthquakes within 300 km since 1980 plus Köppen climate zones and cyclone/subduction geography.
Safest cities in Morocco from natural disasters
- Guelmim — safety 78/100, main risk drought
- Agadir — safety 76/100, main risk drought
- Safi — safety 76/100, main risk drought
- Beni Mellal — safety 74/100, main risk wildfire
- Marrakesh — safety 74/100, main risk drought
- Settat — safety 73/100, main risk wildfire
- Tétouan — safety 72/100, main risk wildfire
- Al Hoceïma — safety 72/100, main risk wildfire
FAQ
Is Morocco safe from natural disasters?
Across 16 cities in Morocco, the highest average exposure is wildfire (3.7/5). Safest city: Guelmim (safety 78/100).
What natural disasters affect Morocco?
By modelled average tier: wildfire 3.7/5; drought 3.3/5; earthquake 2.7/5; extreme heat 2.1/5; flooding 1.8/5; extreme cold / winter 1.2/5; storms (hurricane/cyclone) 1.0/5; tsunami 1.0/5.
Which city in Morocco is safest from natural disasters?
Guelmim, with the lowest combined hazard exposure in our data.