Keywords: Water Security


European Investment Bank Prepares MAD 1.4 Billion in Funding to Help Morocco Tackle Water Stress

Morocco is seeking to reinforce the resilience of its drinking-water infrastructure as prolonged pressure on water resources increases the need for reliable supply systems. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is preparing financing worth approximately 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams for the National Office......

Morocco's 2027-2031 Plan Targets 5% Growth and Stronger Water and Food Security

Morocco is setting out an ambitious economic and strategic roadmap for 2027-2031, with the government targeting average annual growth of 5% while seeking to reduce public debt and strengthen the country's control over critical resources. Water availability, renewable energy, agricultural production......

Morocco’s New El Mansouri Government: Institutional Continuity Meets a New Political Direction

Morocco’s new government, appointed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI on October 16, 2026, brings together experienced ministers, a broader political coalition and a revised approach to public administration. Led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, the country’s first female head of government,......

His Majesty King Mohammed VI Chairs Council of Ministers to Review Morocco’s 2027 Budget Priorities

Protecting household purchasing power, expanding employment opportunities for young people and narrowing regional inequalities are among the central priorities of Morocco’s proposed 2027 budget, as the government seeks to combine social commitments with economic stability and greater national strategic......

Morocco’s development agenda shifts from major achievements to measurable social impact

Morocco’s development priorities are increasingly being framed around a central question: how can major public investments and national strategies translate into tangible improvements in citizens’ everyday lives? This issue lies at the heart of the political and economic debate surrounding......

Kheng Grou dam in Figuig nears completion with 2026 delivery target

The Kheng Grou dam in Morocco’s Figuig province has entered the final stage of construction, with completion now estimated at 91%. Project officials indicate that the major infrastructure project is expected to be delivered before the end of 2026, marking a significant step in efforts to strengthen......

Morocco expands desalination strategy as Laayoune plans new water capacity

Laayoune is preparing for a potential expansion of its drinking-water production as authorities examine the construction of a third seawater desalination unit. The proposed facility would add around 300 litres per second, equivalent to approximately 26,000 cubic metres of treated water a day. If the......

Morocco Launches Major Study to Measure Sediment Loss in 10 Dams

Morocco is launching a detailed assessment of sediment accumulation at 10 major dams as authorities seek to determine how much storage capacity remains effectively available before the next rainy season. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, comes after a marked improvement in......

Freshwater resources deteriorate further after one of the driest years in decades, WMO warns

The world’s freshwater systems are showing continued signs of strain after 2025 ranked among the driest years recorded over the past three and a half decades, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s latest assessment of global water resources. The annual report, which tracks......