Morocco plans 1.03 billion MAD flood protection program for 2027

The Ministry of Equipment, Water and Forests in Morocco plans to launch 27 flood protection projects in 2027 costing 1.03 billion MAD.

These projects target various regions to mitigate flood risks and include infrastructure for urban areas, airports, and ports. The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region will receive 11 projects worth 478 million MAD, including works in Tangier to protect five waterways and Ibn Battuta Airport. Other projects will serve regions such as Fes-Meknes, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra, and Marrakech-Safi.

The ministry also intends to build and upgrade several dams to manage floodwaters. Construction of the Bouhmiss Dam in Khemisset province will begin with an investment of 1.8 billion MAD. In Taounate province, officials plan to raise the height of the Bouhouda Dam for 1.25 billion MAD and build the Bab Quender Dam for 1.6 billion MAD. These efforts aim to protect the Gharb plain and reduce the volume of water that the Al Wahda Dam must hold back.

To improve long term safety, the ministry expects to complete a national atlas of flood prone areas by 2027. By 2029, authorities plan to create prevention strategies for areas with medium to high flood risks. These strategies will include protective infrastructure and early warning systems. The government is also expanding the VigiRisk Flood system and installing new Doppler radars in Zagora and Dakhla to monitor torrential rainfall and flash floods.