Morocco’s relentless seven-year drought has officially ended thanks to heavy winter rains, Water Minister Nizar Baraka announced this week. The news brings hope to farmers and urban residents alike as reservoirs refill and water restrictions ease. 💦
This winter’s rainfall surged by 95% compared to 2025 and exceeded seasonal averages by 17%, with key dams now at full capacity. 🏞️ The agricultural sector – which suffered crop losses and job cuts during the drought – is already seeing relief, though challenges remain.
"Our focus now shifts to long-term solutions," Baraka said, referencing Morocco’s ambitious plan to source 60% of drinking water from desalination plants by 2030. The strategy aims to preserve dam water for inland regions while addressing climate-driven scarcity.
Drought conditions since 2019 had reduced cattle herds, slashed wheat harvests, and accelerated infrastructure projects. With reservoirs at 46% capacity nationally (up from critical lows), officials are cautiously optimistic about 2026’s agricultural output. 🌾
