Drinking water shortages continue to affect several rural communities across northern Morocco, highlighting persistent infrastructure challenges despite government efforts to improve supply during the summer months.
Local sources told Hespress that authorities continue to work on addressing water shortages following instructions issued to provincial governors, but structural problems remain unresolved in several rural areas.
Villages in the provinces of Chefchaouen, Tangier, Ouazzane and Larache have experienced recurring interruptions to drinking water supplies, with demand rising sharply amid high summer temperatures. Local elected officials have also faced growing criticism from residents and pressure from authorities over delays in resolving the issue.
According to the sources, ageing distribution networks, inadequate maintenance and damage caused by previous floods continue to hamper water delivery, particularly in remote and mountainous areas.
The shortages come despite northern Morocco receiving some of the country’s highest rainfall totals in 2026, with heavy rains triggering floods in parts of the region, including around Larache.
Residents in several villages recently staged protests outside the offices of the regional water utility, calling for reliable access to drinking water and accusing authorities of failing to address a recurring summer problem.
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