Rabat — Morocco’s water reserves got a welcome lift over the last rainfall across multiple regions that added millions of cubic meters to the country’s dam systems.
The Ministry of Equipment and Water released official figures that showed improved storage levels at key facilities nationwide.
Data from the ministry’s “El Ma Dialna” digital platform reveals varying gains across different regions. The 9 Avril 1947 dam in Tangier-Assilah prefecture added 0.83 million cubic meters to its reserves, now sitting at a 16.6% fill rate.
Nearby, the Ibn Battouta dam climbed to 19.3% capacity after receiving roughly 0.28 million cubic meters.
Kenitra province saw impressive results at the El M’nâa Sebou dam, which gained over 1.52 million cubic meters and now operates at 91.4% capacity — one of the highest levels reported.
The Al Massira dam in Settat province recorded the largest single increase at approximately 1.65 million cubic meters.
Despite climbing to only 2.89% capacity, officials consider this gain meaningful for a region that typically faces dry conditions.
Other notable improvements include the Idriss I dam in Taounate province, which rose to 33.5% capacity with an additional 0.32 million cubic meters.
The Ahmed El Hansali dam in Beni Mellal province gained about 0.65 million cubic meters, reaching a 9.1% fill rate.
Ministry officials say these increases demonstrate how critical recent rainfall has been for the country’s water infrastructure.
The added reserves will support both drinking water supplies and agricultural irrigation needs as Morocco continues grappling with ongoing water scarcity challenges.
