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Nizar Baraka to WalaW: Seven Years of Drought Accelerated the Construction of New Dams

During the International Agriculture Forum in Meknes, Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, shared with "WalaW" that seven consecutive years of drought have significantly pushed the government to intensify the pace of dam construction. Currently, 16 new dams are underway,......

Recent rainfall boosts Morocco's water reservoir levels

Morocco's national water reservoir levels have reached 49.44% capacity, thanks to significant rainfall in recent weeks, as reported by Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, during a session in the House of Councillors. Baraka explained that this marks the highest reservoir level in years,......

Morocco's ambitious highway project connects Marrakech and Fès

Preliminary studies are officially underway in Morocco to define the technical specifications and financial arrangements for a new highway project linking Marrakech to Fès via Beni Mellal and Khénifra. The estimated cost of this infrastructure is approximately 28 billion dirhams. According......

Morocco's transport overhaul: Preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2030

The Moroccan government has recently approved a decree aimed at modernizing the Highway Code and enhancing traffic regulations in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2030. This adjustment seeks to balance regulation, innovation, and accessibility within the transport sector. In a significant move, the......

Morocco’s exceptional energy potential: A gateway to European partnerships

Morocco boasts exceptional assets in the energy sector, stated Gérard Mestrallet, the special envoy of the French President for the India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor, during a meeting in Rabat on Thursday. Among these assets, Mestrallet highlighted “strong, consistent winds in......

Morocco's severe water deficit threatens agriculture in Souss Massa region

The Souss Massa basin is experiencing an unprecedented water crisis, with dam levels plummeting 82% below average during the 2023-2024 hydrological year. The region has seen rainfall decrease by 59.3%, putting significant strain on both drinking water supplies and agricultural operations. At a recent......

Early completion of Tamri dam promises water security for Agadir

The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......

Morocco, Germany, and Denmark collaborate on €12 million water project for earthquake recovery

The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water, in partnership with the German and Danish embassies, has initiated a €12 million project focused on water resource management in the High Atlas region, which suffered significant damage from the September 2023 earthquake. This initiative, titled "Sustainable......

Morocco and Canada forge stronger ties to tackle water and environmental challenges

Morocco and Canada are intensifying their collaboration in the water and environmental sectors, with a shared vision to address pressing challenges not only within their borders but also across the African continent. This partnership was underscored during a recent meeting between Cheryl Urban, Canada’s......