The Guelmim-Oued Noun region in Morocco is poised to receive a significant boost to its water infrastructure with a new program worth approximately 1.52 billion dirhams ($168 million). The program, which was approved by the region's council on October 7, 2026, will see the construction of ten new small dams and hill lakes, the completion of nine ongoing projects, and the rehabilitation of one existing dam.
The program is part of Morocco's National Program for Water Supply and Irrigation 2022-2027, which aims to improve the country's water management and irrigation systems. The Guelmim-Oued Noun region will benefit from the program through improved access to water for irrigation, drinking water, and other uses. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the region's agriculture, economy, and overall development.
The convention for the program was signed in the presence of Mbarka Bouaida, president of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region's council, and Mohamed Najem Abhay, wali of the region. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the program, including the financing and implementation modalities, as well as the commitments of the various parties involved.
In addition to the water infrastructure program, the Guelmim-Oued Noun region's council also approved the region's participation in the capital of a local development company dedicated to urban bus transport in Guelmim. The company aims to revitalize the urban transport sector in the province and provide better services to residents.
The Guelmim-Oued Noun region has been actively working to improve its infrastructure and services in recent years. The region has faced challenges related to water scarcity and access, and the new program is expected to help address these issues. The program will also create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the region.
The National Program for Water Supply and Irrigation 2022-2027 is a key initiative by the Moroccan government to improve the country's water management and irrigation systems. The program aims to increase access to water for irrigation, drinking water, and other uses, and to promote sustainable water management practices.
The program in Guelmim-Oued Noun is a significant step towards achieving the goals of the National Program for Water Supply and Irrigation 2022-2027. The region's council has demonstrated its commitment to improving the region's infrastructure and services, and the new program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of residents in Guelmim-Oued Noun.
Key points
- The program will be implemented at a cost of approximately 1.52 billion dirhams ($168 million).
- The program aims to improve access to water for irrigation, drinking water, and other uses in the Guelmim-Oued Noun region.
- The program is part of Morocco's National Program for Water Supply and Irrigation 2022-2027.
