Morocco faces severe water stress due to six consecutive years of drought, with dam filling rates dropping to around 30% in early 2026. In response, King Mohammed VI has accelerated a national water strategy focused on desalination plants and new dams.
According to official statements from the Ministry of Equipment and Water, the country plans to build several seawater desalination plants, including a major facility near Casablanca, to supply drinking water to over 7 million people by 2027. The strategy also includes the construction of 20 new large dams and the interconnection of water basins.
In a speech in October 2025, the King emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that water security is a national priority. The government has allocated approximately $14 billion for water projects under the 2020-2027 National Water Program.
Experts note that these measures are critical as climate change reduces rainfall in the region. The desalination plants, once completed, could provide over 1 billion cubic meters of water annually, significantly reducing the country's dependence on rainfall.
