Morocco: the sea is receding, is there a tsunami to fear?

In Morocco, the drop in sea level on certain beaches, including Oualidia beach, is worrying citizens and holidaymakers, who fear a risk of tsunami. Are these concerns justified?

Is there a risk of tsunami in Morocco? Following the alleged installation of signs warning of areas and streets at risk of tsunami in coastal cities, including on the beach in the Moroccan city of El Jadida, and the recent circulation of videos on social media showing the sea receding, many holidaymakers and residents are fearing the occurrence of a natural disaster. Tayeb, one of the visitors to Oualidia beach, is concerned about the significant drop in water levels. He says he has been visiting the beach since the 1990s and has never seen such a drop before. While some associate this phenomenon with a potential tsunami wave, he believes there is no concrete evidence to support this hypothesis. Mohamed, a local resident, expresses his surprise at the widespread spread of these rumors this year. According to him, the tidal phenomenon is the main reason for the drop in water level on the beach. This phenomenon is natural and should not cause concern, he explains, urging people not to get carried away by rumours that could harm the reputation of the city and its residents.