Despite the considerable rainfall recorded in several northern provinces of Morocco, many rural and mountainous communities across the region are grappling with acute water shortages.
The situation has prompted calls for urgent intervention by relevant authorities to secure access to drinking water during the peak summer months.
According to Hespress AR sources, the Loukkos Hydraulic Basin Agency has completed preliminary hydrogeological and geophysical studies to identify suitable sites for groundwater extraction. These efforts aim to mobilize additional water resources through exploratory drilling.
Currently, the agency is undertaking a project to drill 46 exploratory water wells in rural areas under its jurisdiction. These regions are experiencing critical shortages in water supply, especially remote highland areas far from existing dam infrastructure.
The project, which comes with an estimated cost of 4 million dirhams, is designed to meet the water needs of isolated communities, particularly those located in mountainous areas with limited access to water.
The initiative seeks to strengthen and secure drinking water resources for these vulnerable populations. It is being implemented in coordination with local authorities, the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), the Regional Project Implementation Agency of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, and elected local representatives.
Many villages and hamlets in the provinces of Ouezzane, Chefchaouen, and Al Hoceima, especially those in elevated terrain, continue to face serious water deficits. The challenge becomes even more severe during the summer, when high temperatures significantly increase demand for this vital resource.
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