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Morocco has entered a new phase of water resource mobilization through an integrated system, Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka announced Monday at the opening of the 19th World Water Congress in Marrakech.
The system combines seawater desalination, dams, wastewater reuse, groundwater recharge, digitization, and regional water contracts, Baraka said during his address at the congress running until December 5.
Morocco has adopted a new approach to water management based on integrated development master plans for all water basins through 2050. These master plans form the foundation for the National Water Plan, which serves as a roadmap to ensure convergence between the state, regions, territorial communities, and economic actors.
The country has completed 17 desalination plants with a production capacity reaching 350.3 million cubic meters annually. Four additional projects are under construction with a capacity of 567 million cubic meters.
Eleven more projects are planned for drinking water supply, irrigation, and industrial use, targeting a total capacity of 1.7 billion cubic meters by 2030. These facilities will operate using renewable energy to ensure sustainability.
Morocco is moving toward a “water-energy-food” model that links these three sectors in a unified policy with a common vision, producing concrete benefits for citizens, Baraka said.
The minister reviewed measures adopted in water resource management for the agricultural sector, wastewater reuse for green space irrigation, and industry applications.
Morocco’s water challenges are no longer cyclical but represent a new stage requiring creativity, innovation, and intelligent governance, he noted. The congress provides an opportunity to propose innovative solutions and practical recommendations.
The event, co-organized by the Ministry of Equipment and Water and the International Water Resources Association (IWRA), explores innovative solutions and adaptive strategies for water resources in a changing world.
The congress offers a platform for experts, practitioners, researchers, policymakers, civil society, and private sector representatives to exchange knowledge, present innovative research, establish partnerships, and develop concrete solutions for complex water governance, security, and sustainability challenges.
The program includes a ministerial roundtable, four high-level panels, over 140 technical sessions led by international experts, parallel events for specialized topics, and an extensive exhibition space for innovative water technologies and projects.
The event will conclude with the Marrakech Declaration, bringing together decision-makers, scientists, and practitioners to strengthen links between science, policy, and action while accelerating global mobilization for water preservation.
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