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Keywords: Water Crisis


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......

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 dam levels see slight boosts amid ongoing water challenges

Recent rainfall and snowfall have provided a much-needed reprieve to Morocco's reservoirs, though the nation continues to grapple with significant water shortages. Data from the public water monitoring platform Maa Dialna highlights that several major dams experienced increased filling levels between......

Morocco grapples with critical water shortages as drought intensifies

Morocco has emerged as one of the nations most severely affected by dwindling water resources, according to the 2024 Global Water Monitor report. The findings reveal that the country experienced one of the lowest surface water levels in Africa last year, underscoring the escalating challenges posed by......

Morocco's Citrus Sector Shows Resilience Amid Water Crisis, Projects 192,000-Ton Harvest

Morocco's citrus industry demonstrates remarkable adaptability as it forecasts a production of 192,300 tons for the 2024-2025 season in the Berkane province's Moulouya irrigated region, despite ongoing environmental challenges. The projection, announced by Hafida El Aallam, head of agricultural......

Béni Mellal-Khénifra’s Water Crisis: Adil Barakat on "Walaw"

At the second edition of the National Forum on Advanced Regionalization, Adil Barakat, President of the Béni Mellal-Khénifra Regional Council, addressed crucial issues facing his region, including the water shortage and climate challenges. In an exclusive statement to Walaw, he praised......

Morocco Targets 1.7 Billion M³ of Desalinated Water by 2030 Amid Water Crisis

Morocco has set an ambitious goal of producing 1.7 billion cubic meters (m³) of desalinated water by 2030 as part of its ongoing efforts to combat the country’s water crisis. This target is central to the updated National Water Plan (PNE), which will guide the country’s water strategy......

ONEE Secures €104.7 Million AfDB Grant to Enhance Water Systems and Digitalization

The funding aims to address Morocco's urban water demands and modernize supply systems in response to climate and population pressures. Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured €104.7 million (MAD 1.15 billion) in funding from the African Development......

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......

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