Morocco increases annual desalination capacity to 420 million m³

This initiative is part of a clear roadmap, driven by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to diversify water supply sources and lessen reliance on dams and groundwater. Baraka mentioned the Tiznit desalination plant project, expected to begin construction by the end of next year, with a capacity of up to 350 million cubic meters, which will positively impact drinking water supply and agricultural activity. The minister also highlighted measures to enhance water security, including inter-basin interconnection projects.

Works to link the Bouregreg and Oum Er-Rbia basins are set to start next December, with plans to extend this project to connect Oued Laou to the Sebou basin. These projects are projected to transfer between 1 and 1.2 billion cubic meters annually to deficit-stricken provinces, crucial for ensuring drinking water supply and irrigating the Doukkala and Chaouia regions, thereby strengthening the Kingdom's food security.