Morocco is grappling with an escalating water crisis, driven by climate change, rapid urbanization, and industrial pressures. According to the World Bank, the country's per capita water availability has fallen below 500 cubic meters per year, a threshold indicating absolute water scarcity. This has intensified the need for a radical transformation of water management models.
In response, experts and policymakers are advocating for a circular economy approach to water resources. This includes wastewater treatment and reuse, desalination powered by renewable energy, and efficient irrigation techniques. The Moroccan government has launched the National Water Plan 2020-2050, which aims to mobilize 20 billion cubic meters of water by 2050 through these measures.
However, implementation faces challenges, including high costs, infrastructure gaps, and the need for behavioral change among consumers. The urgency is underscored by recent droughts that have reduced reservoir levels to critical lows, affecting agriculture, which accounts for 80% of water use.
