Morocco targets 24 billion cubic meters dam storage by 2027
The country has completed eight major dams since 2020, adding 1.89 billion cubic meters of storage capacity.
Morocco aims to reach a total dam storage capacity of 24 billion cubic meters by the end of 2027, according to the draft 2027 Finance Bill. Since 2020, eight major dams have been finished, increasing storage by 1.89 billion cubic meters. Five more dams are already filling, adding 746 million cubic meters.
Construction is underway on 14 major dams and six medium-sized facilities, with plans for another major dam and an expansion in 2027. The 2022-2027 program for 155 small dams has completed 24 and has 32 under construction. Morocco also drilled 5,059 boreholes between 2020 and 2025 to assess groundwater.
Water transfer projects aim to secure supplies for Tangier and support Rabat and Casablanca. The government is also developing real-time water quality monitoring and reviewing dam water allocation regulations to enhance water security.
Why it mattersMorocco's water security plans will affect its citizens through improved drinking water supply and resource management.