Morocco targets 24 billion cubic meters of dam storage capacity by 2027

Morocco expects its total dam storage capacity to exceed 24 billion cubic meters by the end of 2027, according to the explanatory memorandum accompanying the country’s draft 2027 Finance Bill.

Since 2020, Morocco has completed eight major dams, adding 1.89 billion cubic meters of storage capacity. Five additional dams have begun early filling, providing another 746 million cubic meters, bringing their combined capacity to approximately 2.64 billion cubic meters.

Construction continues on 14 major dams, while work has begun on six medium-sized facilities. Another major dam and the expansion of an existing one are planned for 2027.

Under the 2022-2027 program covering 155 small and hillside dams, 24 have been completed and 32 remain under construction.

Morocco also drilled 5,059 exploratory boreholes between 2020 and 2025 to assess groundwater resources.

Water transfer projects include a connection between Oued El Makhazine and Dar Khrofa dams to secure Tangier’s drinking water supply, alongside the Sebou-Bouregreg transfer system supporting Rabat and Casablanca.

The government is also developing real-time water quality monitoring systems and reviewing regulations governing dam water allocation as part of efforts to strengthen water security.

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