Keywords: Desalination


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......

Morocco's Innovative Approach: A Thirst for Solutions in the Face of an Alarming Water Crisis

In a bold move to address its escalating water crisis, Morocco has embarked on a journey of innovation and resilience, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for sustainable solutions. With a population of over 36 million people and a rapidly growing economy, the North African nation finds itself at......

Renewable-Powered Desalination: Morocco’s Innovative Solution to Water Scarcity  

As global water stress intensifies, Morocco is positioning itself at the forefront of a potential solution. Nestled on the Atlantic coast, the fishing town of Agadir is home to a cutting-edge desalination plant powered by renewable energy, offering a glimpse of how the world might tackle its growing......

Morocco's Souss-Massa Region Embraces Seawater Desalination to Combat Water Scarcity

In a bold move to address severe water stress, Morocco's Souss-Massa region is turning to seawater desalination as a sustainable solution for securing a reliable water supply. This innovative approach comes as part of a broader national initiative to tackle water shortages across the country. The......