فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In a strategic move to strengthen Morocco’s water security, preparations are underway to build the largest seawater desalination plant in Africa, with an estimated production capacity of 350 million cubic meters per year. The plant will be located between the provinces of Chtouka Aït Baha and Tiznit. This project comes as part of efforts to address water scarcity and climate change challenges, as well as to meet the growing demand for water resources for both drinking and irrigation purposes.
The new plant will utilize advanced desalination technology based on reverse osmosis, incorporating efficient energy-saving systems and harnessing renewable energy sources, particularly solar power, to reduce both the environmental footprint and production costs. It is expected to be connected to an extensive water network extending to the Taroudant province, ensuring a reliable supply of potable water to southern populations and supporting agricultural lands in the region.
This facility is part of a comprehensive national water sovereignty program that includes the construction and operation of several desalination plants across the kingdom, notably in Dakhla and El Jadida-Asfi. The initiative aligns with a strategic plan aimed at securing water resources by 2030.
The project represents a promising development catalyst for the Souss-Massa region, as it will help protect groundwater reserves from depletion, boost agricultural and industrial production, and reduce regional disparities caused by water scarcity. Additionally, it is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs during both construction and operation phases, while contributing to technology transfer and the training of local expertise in water infrastructure management.
