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OCP Green Water bolsters Casablanca’s water supply with advanced desalination project

OCP Green Water has significantly strengthened water security in Casablanca South by delivering 60 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually, addressing the region’s growing demand for potable water. The initiative, launched in October 2024, represents a major effort to mitigate water......

Morocco's water crisis deepens as dam levels fall to critical 27%

Morocco's dam reservoirs have reached a concerning low of 27.63% capacity, containing just over 4.6 billion cubic meters of water, as the country grapples with persistent drought conditions that are severely impacting its agricultural sector. The ongoing water scarcity has dealt a particularly harsh......

Morocco’s desalination push boosts agricultural water reserves to 26%

Morocco’s agricultural dams currently hold 3.71 billion cubic meters of water, representing a 26% filling rate, according to Ahmed El Bouari, the country’s Minister of Agriculture. The update was provided during a recent parliamentary session, where El Bouari highlighted the government’s......

Morocco secures €530 million in landmark EBRD funding for 2024

In 2024, Morocco achieved a milestone by receiving €530 million in funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for 12 strategic projects. A significant 59% of this funding was directed toward initiatives promoting a green economy. Among these projects, the EBRD provided......

Former Moroccan Prime Minister Demands Akhannouch's Resignation Over Desalination Project Controversy

Former Moroccan Prime Minister Abdel-Ilah Benkirane has called for current Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch to resign over alleged conflicts of interest in a Casablanca seawater desalination project. Speaking at a press conference in Rabat on Thursday, Benkirane, who now serves as Secretary-General......

Water Resource Management in Morocco A Growing Challenge Amidst Drought

In the past three months, the reservoirs of Morocco’s dams have increased by just one billion cubic meters, a marginal rise considering the country's water demands. Between September 1 and mid-December 2024, Morocco experienced below-average precipitation levels, ranging from 3.6 mm to 132......

Water Crisis Deepens in Morocco: Government Invests in Desalination to Support Agriculture

Morocco is grappling with a severe water crisis as drought conditions persist, significantly impacting its agricultural sector. During a parliamentary session, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed El Bouari highlighted the critical state of the nation’s water resources, with agricultural dams operating......

Nizar Baraka: "Coastal Cities Will Become Suppliers of Drinking Water for Inland Cities"

During the 16th edition of the MEDays Forum, held from November 27 to 30, 2024, in Tangier under the theme "Sovereignties and Resilience: Towards a New Global Balance," Nizar Baraka, Morocco's Minister of Equipment and Water, outlined ambitious initiatives aimed at securing the country's......

Morocco's Koudiat Borna Dam: A Crucial Step Towards Water Security

Morocco is taking significant strides to address its intensifying water crisis, with the Koudiat Borna dam project in Sidi Kacem province emerging as a key component of the nation's water infrastructure strategy. As of October 7, 2024, construction of the dam has reached 89% completion, with operations......