Morocco has officially launched a €402.2 million (3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams) program, in collaboration with the European Union delegation in Morocco and the embassies of Germany, Italy, and France. This initiative is designed to bolster the National Water Policy (PNE), addressing critical water governance challenges.
The funding, announced by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, will focus on three key priorities: enhancing water resource knowledge, optimizing extreme event management, and strengthening institutional capacities within the sector. The program also includes technical assistance and institutional experience-sharing between Moroccan and European entities.
Of the total budget, the European Union is contributing €55.6 million (514.4 million dirhams), while the remaining €346.6 million (3.2 billion dirhams) comes from European financial institutions in the form of loans.
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 country has implemented multiple projects, including dam constructions, hydraulic interconnections, wastewater recycling, and water efficiency programs in both potable water and irrigation networks.
The Kingdom is also prioritizing seawater desalination as a strategic solution to secure its water supply. This approach aims to meet over 50% of drinking water needs by 2030 and support large-scale agricultural irrigation, reinforcing food sovereignty.
