Tis the Winter season as Oujda, Morocco, experiences its first major snowfall in 25 years, with surrounding villages blanketed in up to 10 centimeters of icy magic. Residents across the northeastern city woke up to a rare and majestic weather twist — a snowy scene the region hasn’t witnessed in a quarter century.
Footage captured on January 7, 2026, shows rural communities surrounding Oujda coated in a crisp layer of white, transforming the typically sun‑kissed terrain into a fleeting winter postcard. For many locals — especially younger generations — this was their first time seeing real snowfall in their hometown.
A Rare North African Winter Moment
While Morocco’s Atlas Mountains are no strangers to snow, Oujda sits far from the usual frosty zones. Its proximity to the Algerian border gives it cool winters, but snowfall of this scale is a once‑in‑a‑generation event.
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What the Footage Shows
- Snowfall recorded on January 7, 2026
- Up to 10 cm of accumulation in surrounding villages
- Locals capturing the rare winter spectacle
- Roads, rooftops, and fields blanketed in white
A Winter Whimsy for the Books
For a region known more for heatwaves than snowflakes, this moment is pure seasonal magic. Kids tossed their first snowballs, elders reminisced about the last big freeze, and the entire community soaked in the surprise.
A quarter‑century wait for snow — and Oujda finally gets its winter moment. Is it snowing yet in your hood? Let us know below.
