The Souss Massa basin has faced a critical water deficit during the 2023-2024 hydrological year, with rainfall down 59.3% and dam water levels 82% below average.
This drought has severely impacted both potable water supplies and agriculture in the region.
During a meeting on February 12, 2025, the Souss Massa Hydraulic Basin Agency discussed the agency’s 2023 financial results and plans for 2025. Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka, emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing the water crisis, citing King Mohammed VI’s call for innovative solutions and strong governance.
Ongoing projects, including dam expansions and desalination plants, aim to mitigate the crisis.
Eforts are also being made to update the National Water Strategy, with a focus on adapting to climate change, while national awareness campaigns encourage water conservatio
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