Morocco Dams Reach 12.9 Billion Cubic Meters

The recent rains have restored a measure of balance, but they have not fully closed the gap between regions.

Rabat – Recent rainfall has begun to ease pressure on Morocco’s water reserves, with dam levels rising sharply across much of the country.

Official data from the Ministry of Equipment and Water’s “Ma Dialna” platform point to a clear recovery, even as some regions continue to face tighter conditions.

By April 10, the total volume stored in Moroccan dams reached nearly 12.9 billion cubic meters.

A year earlier, reserves stood at just over 6.4 billion cubic meters. The increase, which exceeds 100%, reflects the impact of sustained rainfall over the past weeks.

The change has not remained abstract. Over the past 24 hours alone, several key dams recorded notable inflows. In Taounate province, the Idriss I Dam gained 3.8 million cubic meters, pushing its filling rate above 93%. Close by, Al Wahda Dam added around 3.3 million cubic meters and now stands at 86.4%.

In Azilal, Bin El Ouidane Dam approached full capacity after it received close to 2.9 million cubic meters. Its filling rate now reaches 94.6%, one of the highest levels recorded at this stage of the year.

Other sites show a more restrained recovery. Al Massira Dam, one of the country’s largest reservoirs, collected 2.8 million cubic meters over the same period. Yet its overall level remains modest at 36.3%, a reminder that recent rainfall has not erased long-standing deficits everywhere.

Differences also appear at the level of hydraulic basins. The Loukkos basin reports a filling rate above 92%, while Sebou and Bouregreg follow with strong levels at 86.6% and 92.4%. Tensift stands out as well, nearing 95%, a direct result of recent precipitation.

Further south, the situation remains more delicate. Souss-Massa holds at 56%, while Guir-Ziz-Ghris reaches 54.5%. Draa-Oued Noun continues to record the lowest level, with reserves at just over 40%.

These figures suggest a real shift after years marked by water scarcity. The recent rains have restored a measure of balance, but they have not fully closed the gap between regions.

The coming weeks will determine whether this recovery settles into a lasting trend or remains a temporary reprieve.