Morocco is embarking on a significant water management initiative, aiming to construct 16 new dams across the country. This ambitious programme seeks to increase the nation’s water storage capacity to nearly 4.9 billion cubic meters, addressing growing water demand and environmental challenges.
The Moroccan government has allocated over $2.6 billion to these projects. Notable among them is the Kheng Grou Dam in Figuig Province, which will have a storage capacity of 1.07 billion cubic meters and is expected to be operational by 2026. Another major project, the Ratba Dam in Taounate Province, will hold 1.009 billion cubic meters of water, with completion scheduled for 2028.
These new dams, along with other initiatives like the Mohammed V Dam expansion and the Targa Ou Madi Dam, are set to significantly improve water security and support agricultural activities across Morocco.
In addition to dam construction, Morocco is also focusing on diversifying its water resources through the development of desalination plants, with seven planned by 2027.
Recent data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water show that Morocco’s reservoir levels reached 27.71 percent by the end of August, with varying fill rates across different basins. Recent heavy thunderstorms have helped replenish these reserves, easing drought conditions despite some localized flooding and damage.