Water Management: KfW Provides a €100 Million Loan to Morocco to Strengthen Its Water Sovereignty
Morocco Takes a Significant Step in Sustainable Water Resource Management
Morocco has reached a new milestone in its strategy for sustainable water resource management. The German Development Bank (KfW) has approved a loan of €100 million aimed at supporting the reforms and investments undertaken by the Kingdom in the water sector. This financing is slated to be deployed between the end of 2026 and 2028.
This funding comes at a time marked by increasing water stress, declining rainfall, and mounting pressure on water resources. Its goal is to support the structural transformation of the sector through desalination, modernization of irrigation, and strengthening water governance.
Desalination at the Heart of the National Strategy
Desalination of seawater is one of the key pillars of the Kingdom’s water policy. The aim is to increase the national capacity for desalinated water production to 1.7 billion cubic meters per year by 2030, to satisfy over half of the country’s drinking water needs.
Among the key projects is the desalination plant serving Greater Casablanca, with the first phase set to become operational in 2026 with a capacity of 200 million cubic meters per year, expanding to 300 million cubic meters by 2028. Other significant projects are also under development in the Oriental region and the Souss-Massa area.
Modernizing Irrigation and Ensuring Food Security
Some of the investments will also focus on improving agricultural irrigation efficiency, as this sector remains the primary consumer of water in Morocco. Several key projects are scheduled, including the irrigated perimeter of Southeast Gharb, which aligns with ongoing efforts to modernize agricultural infrastructure.
This approach enables the reconciliation of food security, optimization of water resources, and adaptation to climate change.
Strengthening Governance and Circular Water Economy
Beyond infrastructure, the funding will support institutional reforms aimed at improving integrated water management. Water basin agencies and the Interministerial Water Committee now play a central role in planning and coordinating public policies.
The National Sanitation Program will also receive new investments to develop wastewater treatment plants and encourage the reuse of treated wastewater for irrigating green spaces and other non-domestic uses.
International Support for Morocco’s Water Strategy
This new financing reaffirms the confidence of international partners in Morocco’s water management strategy. It is part of a long-term vision aimed at enhancing the Kingdom’s resilience to climate challenges and ensuring water security for future generations.
