Morocco water resource management and infrastructure

Morocco is implementing infrastructure projects and managing reservoir levels to address climate-driven water scarcity. In August 2026, progress was reported on the Kheng Grou dam in Figuig province, which is 78% complete and expected to be filled by December 2026. This project aims to expand irrigated land and provide drinking water to 7,500 residents. Additionally, a water-supply scheme in Boulemane province, supported by the African Development Bank, is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026 to serve approximately 130,000 people.

By late August 2026, national water reservoir levels reached approximately 11.5 billion cubic meters, nearly doubling the volume recorded during the same period the previous year. While the Sebou basin and Al Wahda reservoir show high capacity, regional distribution remains uneven. Some southern and southeastern basins, such as Drâa-Oued Noun, continue to report lower reservoir levels. Despite seasonal declines due to summer evaporation, the overall increase in reserves provides a buffer for drinking water supplies and agricultural irrigation.