Morocco, in close collaboration with the European Union (EU) delegation in Morocco and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France, has officially launched a 3.7 billion Moroccan dirham (equivalent to 402.2 million US dollars) program to support the National Water Policy (PNE).
The initiative, announced by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, is designed to bolster the country’s water sector governance through three core objectives: deepening knowledge of water resources, enhancing management of extreme weather events, and strengthening institutional capacities. The program also includes technical assistance and knowledge exchange between Moroccan and European institutions.
The funding package comprises a 514.4 million dirham contribution from the European Union, supplemented by three loans totaling 3.2 billion dirhams, secured from European financial institutions.
With Morocco facing severe water stress exacerbated by climate change, rising water demand, seven consecutive years of drought, and significant rainfall deficits, the program arrives at a critical juncture. To tackle these pressing challenges, the Kingdom has rolled out multiple projects aimed at securing water access, including the construction of dams, expansion of hydraulic interconnections, wastewater reuse initiatives, and water conservation programs for potable and irrigation networks.
Morocco is also prioritizing seawater desalination as a key strategy to enhance its water security. This approach aims to meet over 50% of the country’s drinking water needs by 2030 and support large-scale agricultural irrigation, thereby reinforcing food sovereignty.
