فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a press conference held yesterday, Mustafa Baitas, the Minister of Relations with Parliament and Civil Society, highlighted Morocco’s major projects aimed at ensuring a sustainable supply of potable water and irrigation water. These initiatives are part of the royal vision led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
Baitas emphasized that the government has allocated 147 billion dirhams for this ambitious program, which reflects the royal will to achieve water security across the country. The minister explained that the projects include the construction of dams and the expansion of the network connecting water basins, with one of the largest projects linking the Oued Al-Makhazin Dam to the Dar Khorofa Dam. This aims to ensure a reliable supply of drinking water for the Tangier region.
The minister noted that this major project is designed to transfer surplus water from the Oued Al-Makhazin Dam to the Khorofa Dam to meet the region’s needs. The first phase of the project was completed in 2021, which allowed for the transfer of 75 million cubic meters annually. Baitas expected the project to be completed next month, along with final security tests for the pipelines.
He also shed light on the significant progress being made in the country’s desalination projects. The capacity of desalination plants has increased from 192 million cubic meters to 277 million cubic meters, reflecting a 44% rise.
Baitas added that the government is making substantial efforts to provide potable water to major cities like Casablanca and Rabat, while also maintaining the groundwater table to ensure agricultural needs are met.
Regarding the project to connect the Sebou, Abir Karak, and Oum Er-Rbia basins, the minister indicated that this project would strengthen water supply to various regions, including Marrakesh, the stronghold of Doukkala, and Bani Amer, while also improving water services in areas affected by water scarcity.
