Faced with an ongoing drought crisis, Morocco is accelerating large-scale projects aimed at improving water supply and reducing dependence on increasingly erratic rainfall. The plan includes the expansion of 17 desalination plants, with four currently under construction and nine planned, along with the development of dams, channels, and water transfer systems. The official goal is to reach an annual supply of 1.7 million cubic meters by 2030, indicating a major shift in the country's water management strategy.

This new approach is not limited to coastal areas. The strategy involves using treated seawater to supply coastal regions, which in turn allows for the preservation of freshwater resources in reservoirs for inland areas that are severely affected by water scarcity. The prolonged drought has made it imperative for Morocco to revise its water management policies to ensure adequate supply for both urban consumption and agricultural production, which are heavily impacted by the lack of rainfall.

The adjustments to water policy aim to mitigate the effects of the ongoing crisis, which has reached a critical level, threatening both food security and access to clean drinking water. Morocco's proactive measures reflect a broader recognition of the challenges posed by climate change and the need for sustainable resource management to support future development and resilience against environmental pressures.