Blackout in Casablanca: Bad Weather Blamed
Significant Power Outage Hits Several Neighborhoods in Casablanca
A major power outage impacted several neighborhoods in Casablanca and surrounding areas on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The Casablanca-Settat Multi-Service Company (SRM) attributed the incident to adverse weather conditions, while its teams remain mobilized to gradually restore electrical service.
On Wednesday afternoon, Casablanca experienced a significant disruption to its electricity network. Various districts within the metropolis, as well as parts of the Nouaceur province, were left without power amid strong winds and thunderstorms affecting the region.
In its explanation, the Casablanca-Settat Multi-Service Company (SRM-CS) stated that an incident occurred around 4:48 PM on high-voltage lines belonging to the national electricity transmission network, managed by the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE). According to the operator, the challenging weather conditions, particularly high wind gusts and thunderstorms, were the cause of this failure.
Multiple Neighborhoods in Casablanca Affected
The outage impacted several sectors of the economic capital, including the city center, Maârif, El Fida, Aïn Chock, Ben M’Sick, Sbata, Sidi Othmane, and Hay Hassani. In the province of Nouaceur, disruptions were also reported in Bouskoura, Ouled Azzouz, and Dar Bouazza.
The interruption of electrical supply quickly led to difficulties in various aspects of daily life. The failure of some traffic lights made driving more complicated, resulting in traffic jams on multiple routes. The operation of trams and elevators was also disrupted in the affected areas.
SRM Mobilizes Its Teams Alongside ONEE
In response to the situation, the Casablanca-Settat Multi-Service Company (SRM) has activated its crisis management system and mobilized its technical teams, in coordination with ONEE, to carry out the necessary interventions for service restoration.
Measures have also been initiated on the medium-voltage network to limit the impact of the incident and enable a gradual restoration of power to the affected sectors.
