Rabat – Life began returning to normal in the northern city of Ksar El Kebir on Sunday, as more than 6,000 residents came back home after days of severe flooding caused by exceptional weather conditions.
The return was organized by local authorities in Larache Province. Free trains were scheduled starting at 7 a.m. from Tangier City station to Ksar El Kebir. Buses were also provided from different locations to help people reach the city safely and comfortably.
Public buses and taxis were also made available free of charge to transport returning residents to their neighborhoods and homes.
The return followed the announcement of a plan by local authorities to ensure a gradual, safe, and organized process, designated transportation, secure routes, and on-the-ground supervision to make sure operations ran smoothly and safely.
Local authorities also began on Sunday evening distributing in-kind food assistance to families who had returned to their homes. The aid packages include basic food supplies such as six liters of milk, six liters of cooking oil, five kilograms of sugar, 10 kilograms of flour, five kilograms of rice, about 400 grams of tea, and 400 grams of salt.
The food aid will be distributed gradually as more residents return, according to authorities. The goal is to help families restart their daily lives, especially since many shops and service businesses remain closed and are expected to reopen slowly in the coming days.
Authorities said the operation is continuing at a steady pace, with organized coordination aimed at covering all neighborhoods included in the first phase of the return plan.
Videos shared online showed scenes of joy and happiness among returning residents who celebrated their return to Ksar El Kebir. The city was the hardest hit by the recent floods that affected Morocco’s northern provinces.
The region saw unusually heavy rain, causing nearby dams to exceed their capacity and overflowing rivers.