Morocco’s water reserves have received a significant boost following heavy rainfall between December 15 and 17, with national dam storage increasing by 119 million cubic meters, raising the overall filling rate from 31.5% to 32.2%. According to official figures, total reserves now stand at 5.4 billion cubic meters, compared to 5.281 billion cubic meters earlier in the week. Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah received an additional 25.36 million cubic meters (73.4% full), Al Wahda had an additional +15.32 million cubic meters (42.1% full) and Ahmed Al Hanssali received 12.45 million cubic meters (14.1% full). While the current fill rate remains below historical averages, authorities are optimistic that continued rainfall could further improve reserves in the coming weeks. With 5.4 billion cubic meters now stored, Morocco is better positioned to manage water resources during the dry season, reinforcing its long-term strategy for sustainable water management.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 21, 2025 17:25 UTC