Morocco’s Water Infrastructure Directorate has launched 11 tenders for dam construction projects across eight provinces, with a combined estimated cost exceeding MAD 339 million, as the kingdom continues to develop its water infrastructure.
Public procurement data reviewed by Hespress shows that the projects are spread across the provinces of Rehamna, Boulemane, Chefchaouen, Khouribga, Taroudant, Taourirt, Figuig and Zagora.
The largest estimated contracts are for the construction of Ouirir Dam in Taroudant, valued at approximately MAD 46.45 million, and Taghzout Dam in Chefchaouen, estimated at MAD 46.22 million.
The tenders also include the construction of Aklmam Dam, also known as Sidi Rabah Talaba, in Taourirt province, with an estimated cost of MAD 40.11 million, and Hayara Dam in Zagora, valued at approximately MAD 39.64 million.
In Boulemane, the estimated cost of constructing Akdim Dam stands at around MAD 29.27 million, while the contract for Dar Outhnia Dam in Rehamna is valued at approximately MAD 29 million.
The remaining projects involve the construction of Sidi Said and Oulad Sidi Daoud dams in Rehamna, Srirou Dam in Khouribga, Aissa Ben Omar Dam in Taourirt and Ras Kraâ Dam in Figuig.
According to the published procurement notices, bids for the projects are scheduled to be opened between Nov. 9 and 16, 2026, with a separate date set for each contract.
The tenders form part of Morocco’s ongoing efforts to expand its water infrastructure amid mounting pressure on water resources and the need to strengthen water security.
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