# Morocco water desalination infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/morocco-water-desalination-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-23T12:03:52.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Morocco is expanding its water desalination infrastructure to address drought and water scarcity. In the Casablanca-Settat region, a public-private partnership is developing the Sidi Rahal plant, which aims to produce 300 million cubic meters of water annually for drinking and irrigation using renewable energy. 

In the Souss-Massa region, existing desalination efforts in Chtouka have already secured irrigation for 15,000 hectares. The government is planning further expansions to provide additional water for drinking and agriculture in areas including Agadir and Taroudant.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Lebanon and Morocco implement new waste and water infrastructure projects

Lebanon is deploying new waste management equipment via a EU-funded UNDP project, while Morocco shifts to large-scale, integrated seawater desalination plants to secure water supplies.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebanon-and-morocco-implement-new-waste-and-water-infrastructure-projects

### 2026-08-21: Morocco expands desalination projects to combat water scarcity

Morocco is expanding its water desalination infrastructure, including a massive plant in Casablanca-Settat and major projects in Souss-Massa, to secure drinking water and agricultural supplies.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morocco-announces-major-water-security-projects-in-souss-massa

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