In addition to changing the terrain, the rains restored subterranean reservoirs and aquifers, giving local residents a crucial resource.
This unexpected rainfall provides optimism after farmers struggled for six years in a row due to a severe drought.
Water constraints in the region may be momentarily alleviated as reports show record refilling rates in some reservoirs.
Tragic events, however, temper the advantages. In addition to destroying infrastructure and agriculture, the floods in Morocco and Algeria took almost 20 lives.
Fields were swept away, leaving many farmers distraught. In response, the Moroccan government has set aside emergency assistance funding.
