Morocco Plans 36 Desalination Stations to Enhance Water Security by 2030
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Morocco Accelerates National Desalination Program to Enhance Water Security
Morocco is speeding up the deployment of its national seawater desalination program to bolster its water security in light of water stress, declining conventional resources, and a succession of drought periods.
The Kingdom plans to build 36 desalination plants by 2030, aiming to secure potable water supply and meet the growing irrigation needs of the agricultural sector.
According to data from the "Al Ma Dyalna" platform, under the Ministry of Equipment and Water, these projects are part of a strategy to diversify water resources and further develop non-conventional resources.
The national capacity for desalinated water production is expected to reach approximately 1.7 billion cubic meters per year by 2030, which would cover nearly 60% of Morocco’s potable water needs.
Several projects are already operational, while others are underway or in the planning stages. Among the key infrastructures is the Casablanca desalination plant, regarded as one of the most significant projects of its kind in Africa, alongside multiple facilities planned for different coastal cities.
Through these investments, Moroccan authorities also aim to improve the distribution of water resources across the territory, amidst rising demand driven by population growth, economic development, and increasing agricultural needs.
However, the national strategy does not rely solely on desalination. It also includes projects for interconnecting hydraulic basins and utilizing mobile treatment and production units, particularly for rural areas facing challenges in accessing this vital resource.
Thus, the development of desalination stands as a principal pillar of Morocco’s water policy. It aims to enhance the resilience of the national water system against the impacts of climate change and ensure a sustainable water supply for populations and economic activities in the long term.
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