Morocco’s seven-year drought has ended after abundant winter rains replenished reservoirs, signalling a dramatic shift in a country long gripped by water scarcity.
Water Minister Nizar Baraka told parliament rainfall is 95% higher than last winter and 17% above the seasonal average nationwide.
Official data show average dam levels have climbed to 46%, with several key reservoirs now full after years of depletion.
The rainfall has brought relief to farmers battered by restrictions, shrinking wheat harvests, job losses, and the steady decline of the national cattle herd.
For years, empty dams and cracked fields forced Morocco to accelerate desalination projects as rivers receded and rural livelihoods withered.
The government now aims to supply 60% of drinking water from treated seawater by 2030, sharply up from earlier targets.
Officials say dam water will increasingly be reserved for inland regions, while desalination supports cities facing long-term climate pressure.
