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Tangier Takes Bold Steps to Conserve Water Amid Severe Drought

Fez - Tangier, the "City of the Strait",  is responding decisively to a prolonged and severe drought worsened by climate change by implementing stringent measures to reduce water consumption. Recently, the Tangier Council introduced strict regulations prohibiting the use of drinking water......

Morocco's Agriculture Sector Struggles in Drought, Pushing Unemployment to 20-Year High

In 2023, Morocco witnessed a staggering blow to its job market as drought conditions wreaked havoc on the agriculture sector, historically the nation's primary employer. Unemployment soared to 13%, a rate not seen in over two decades, according to a recent report by the Higher Commission of Planning......

Morocco's Dams: Record Low Water Levels Signal Dire Water Scarcity

Morocco is grappling with a pressing water crisis as its dams approach drought levels, triggering concerns over dwindling water reserves nationwide. Recent data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water has revealed a bleak reality: the country's dams are currently at a mere 23% capacity, marking......

Morocco Bolsters Wheat Imports to Mitigate Impact of Persistent Drought

Morocco grapples with prolonged dry conditions that have significantly affected cereal production, leading the government to implement new measures to enhance wheat imports. On Thursday, Morocco's National Grain Agency (ONICL) unveiled a fresh set of subsidies to encourage companies to import and......

Battling Drought: Rabat Implements Stringent Water Conservation Measures

Amidst worsening drought conditions in Morocco, authorities in Rabat have rolled out stringent measures to curb water consumption for non-essential purposes. Announced on January 30th by Governor Mohamed Yacoubi, the directive prohibits the use of potable water for tasks such as street cleaning, public......

Addressing Water Scarcity: Casablanca's Measures Amidst Drought

The city of Casablanca grapples with a pressing challenge: how to reduce water consumption in public bathhouses while safeguarding the livelihoods of workers amidst an unprecedented two-year drought. Responding to this dilemma, authorities in the Casablanca-Settat region have implemented stringent conservation......

Addressing Morocco's Water Crisis: Progress, Challenges, and Future Initiatives

Morocco has made significant strides in replenishing its water reserves since September 2023, yet continues to grapple with a substantial water deficit attributed to persistent drought conditions. Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, reported that recent rainfall has augmented Morocco's......

Rainy Relief: Heavy Rainfall Set to Quench Morocco's Parched Lands

Morocco anticipates a much-awaited reprieve from its prolonged drought, as per the latest forecasts from the nation's meteorological agency. Starting this Friday, several provinces in the north and interior are poised to receive substantial rainfall, potentially alleviating the strain on drought-ridden......

Morocco's Water Crisis: Emergency Meeting Convened by HM King Mohammed VI as Reservoirs Plummet to Record Lows

Rabat - Morocco is on the brink of a severe water crisis as the country's water reserves have reached alarming lows due to a prolonged period of inadequate rainfall. In response to this pressing issue, HM King Mohammed VI has called for an emergency meeting this week to address the gravity of the......