Casablanca Desalination Plant Launches Amid Political Questions
The Ministry of Equipment and Water announced that the major seawater desalination plant in Casablanca will begin operation in February 2027, as part of a comprehensive project aimed at strengthening water security and meeting the demand for potable water in Morocco. The ministry also clarified that the "Water Highway" project, which connects the Aou Regrag Basin and the Oum Er-Rbia Basin, will commence implementation at the end of 2026, with the goal of improving water transfer and better water resource management to tackle drought challenges. These projects are part of the kingdom's water strategy to fully meet citizens' water needs, including the completion of 14 dams, the opening of 8 new dams, and benefiting from significant rainfall in 2026. These announcements raise questions about their timing and whether they have a political motive or are a natural continuation of the government's efforts to enhance water security, especially as elections approach and these projects have been ongoing for years.
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