Morocco has secured a €400 million funding package from the European Union (EU) to bolster its national water policy, in collaboration with the EU delegation in Rabat and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France.
This landmark program, totaling 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams, is designed to enhance water governance through three core objectives: improving water resource assessment, optimizing extreme weather response strategies, and strengthening institutional capacities within the sector. The initiative also includes technical assistance and knowledge-sharing initiatives between Moroccan and European institutions.
The financial package consists of a €60 million EU grant alongside three loans worth 3.2 billion dirhams, secured from European financial institutions.
Morocco faces severe water stress, exacerbated by climate change, rising demand, seven consecutive years of drought, and significant rainfall deficits.
To tackle these challenges, the Kingdom has rolled out multiple initiatives, including the construction of dams, expansion of hydraulic interconnections, wastewater recycling, and implementation of water-saving programs across drinking water and irrigation networks.
Desalination emerges as a key pillar of Morocco’s water security strategy. The country aims to meet over 50% of its drinking water needs through desalination by 2030, while also leveraging the technology to support large-scale agricultural irrigation and enhance food sovereignty.
