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Morocco’s avocado and tomato exports: A billion-euro success amid a water crisis

As Morocco endures its sixth consecutive year of drought, a report by agricultural data platform Horto Info reveals a record level of agricultural trade between Morocco and Spain, heavily favoring the North African nation. In 2023, Morocco exported 476 million kilograms of agricultural products to Spain,......

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 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......

Morocco and EU strengthen ties to tackle water challenges

Morocco and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in water management and sustainability initiatives. This pledge was highlighted during a recent visit by an EU delegation to the wastewater treatment station in Sidi Allal Tazi, located near Rabat. The delegation......

EU delegation explores Morocco’s innovative wastewater treatment project in Sidi Allal Tazi  

A high-level European Union delegation recently visited the newly constructed wastewater treatment plant in Sidi Allal Tazi, located in Morocco’s Kenitra province. The project, developed by Morocco’s National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), represents a significant step......

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’s Re-election to the Board of the World Food Programme A Testament to Leadership and Global Commitment

Morocco has been re-elected to the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for another one-year term during the 176th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council held in Rome from December 2 to 6, 2024. This re-election underscores international recognition of Morocco’s......

Morocco Secures Key Role in Global Water Scarcity Initiative

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to address global water scarcity by securing a position on the steering committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG). This development occurred during the Rome Water Dialogue, a component of the World Food Forum......

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......