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Morocco's dam water reserves exceed 12.8 billion cubic meters, a 101% increase year-on-year

Morocco's water reserves have shown significant recovery, with the total volume stored in dams reaching 12,894.1 million cubic meters as of April 10, 2026. This marks a 101% increase compared to the 6,423.2 million cubic meters recorded on the same date in 2025. This improvement is attributed to recent rainfall. Between April 9 and April 10, several dams received substantial inflows. The Idriss I dam in Taounate province saw inflows of 3.8 million cubic meters, bringing its filling rate to 93.4%. The Al Wahda dam in the same region received nearly 3.3 million cubic meters, reaching an 86.4% filling rate. In Azilal province, the Bin El Ouidane dam gained 2.9 million cubic meters, achieving a 94.6% filling rate. However, some major dams, like Al Massira in Settat province, despite receiving an additional 2.8 million cubic meters, still have a limited filling rate of 36.3%. Hydrological basins show varied levels: the Loukkos basin is at 92.1%, Sebou at 86.6%, Bouregreg at 92.4%, and Tensift at 94.8%. Conversely, the Souss-Massa basin is at 56%, Guir-Ziz-Ghris at 54.5%, and Draa-Oued Noun remains the most deficient at 40.6%. Despite these disparities, overall indicators point to a notable improvement in water resources this spring, offering encouragement after several years of water stress, though the situation remains dependent on future rainfall.