Keywords: Water resources


SRM Casablanca-Settat accelerates water security strategy with desalination expansion

The Regional Multiservices Company (SRM) Casablanca-Settat is stepping up its efforts to strengthen water security across Morocco's most populous region by expanding non-conventional water resources and improving the efficiency of its drinking water distribution network. Speaking during the 2nd......

Morocco's dams reach 52.6% capacity amid ongoing water recovery efforts

Morocco's network of dams has achieved an overall fill rate of 52.6 percent as of Monday, January 26, 2026, holding approximately 8.8 billion cubic meters of water from total available resources. This milestone reflects a robust rebound driven by recent heavy rains following prolonged drought years......

Recent rains raise Oum Er-Rbia dam reserves to 938 million cubic meters

Recent rainfall has significantly improved water storage levels in Morocco’s Oum Er-Rbia river basin, raising total dam reserves to approximately 938 million cubic meters, according to officials from the Oum Er-Rbia Hydraulic Basin Agency. Rainfall recorded up to January 8 reached around 251 millimeters,......

Snowfall expands water reserves across Morocco

According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, the total area covered by snow in Morocco reached 54,084 square kilometers as of Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This extensive coverage highlights the scale of recent snowfall and its significant contribution to strengthening the country’s water......

Morocco sees improvement in dam filling rates in December

Morocco has recorded a noticeable improvement in the filling rate of its dams in December, offering cautious optimism amid ongoing water stress. According to official government statements, reservoir levels rose to nearly one-third of total capacity by mid-December. Water reserves increased over the......

Nizar Baraka to WalaW: Seven Years of Drought Accelerated the Construction of New Dams

During the International Agriculture Forum in Meknes, Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, shared with "WalaW" that seven consecutive years of drought have significantly pushed the government to intensify the pace of dam construction. Currently, 16 new dams are underway,......

OCP Green Water bolsters Casablanca’s water supply with advanced desalination project

OCP Green Water has significantly strengthened water security in Casablanca South by delivering 60 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually, addressing the region’s growing demand for potable water. The initiative, launched in October 2024, represents a major effort to mitigate water......

Development of Irrigated Agricultural Areas Below Kheng Grou Dam

The government continues its efforts to enhance agricultural potential through the development of hydro-agricultural projects. In preparation for the Kheng Grou Dam, currently under construction in the Figuig region, a consortium has been tasked with conducting a study on the development of hydro-agricultural......

 Diminishing River Flows: A Global Water Crisis Unveiled 

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a striking report indicating that 2023 marked the driest year for rivers globally in three decades, raising alarms about the state of water resources amid escalating climate challenges. The report, titled *State of Global Water Resources*, highlights......