The water situation in the Kingdom is experiencing a spectacular improvement. As of Sunday, February 15, 2026, water resources stored in Morocco’s dams have reached 11.8 billion cubic meters, marking an increase of approximately 153% compared to the same period last year. The overall filling rate now stands at 70.3%, confirming a significant recovery after several years marked by severe water stress.
Over the past twelve months, the national rate has risen from below 30% to over 70%, reflecting the cumulative effect of substantial rainfall recorded since the beginning of the season, particularly in the northern regions. This rapid replenishment of reserves provides considerable leeway for drinking water supply and irrigation, while also enhancing resilience against climate-related uncertainties.
The Sebou basin remains the main pillar of national reserves, with a filling rate of 91.3% and over 5 billion m³ stored. The Al Wahda (93%), Idriss I (94%), and Allal El Fassi (98%) dams are showing particularly high levels, bolstering water security in a region crucial for agriculture and urban supply. In the Loukkos, the rate reaches 94.2%, with nearly 1.8 billion m³ mobilized. The Oued El Makhazine dam is among those that have reached full capacity, illustrating the favorable situation observed in the north.
The Bouregreg basin is following the same trend with a rate of 92.8% and over 1 billion m³ stored, notably due to the Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah dam, filled to 94%. The Tensift also confirms its progress, reaching 84.4% with nearly 192 million m³, while structures such as Abou Abbas El Sabti (98%) and Mly Abderrahmane (95%) are nearing saturation.
To the east, the Moulouya records a rate of 59.3% and over 425 million m³ stored. The Mohammed V dam shows 90%, although disparities continue to exist among infrastructures. The Oum Er-Rbia basin reaches 44.8%, totaling over 2.2 billion m³, supported by Ahmed El Hansali (86%), Moulay Youssef (87%), and Bin El Ouidane (62%), while Al Massira remains at 21%. The Souss-Massa shows 54.5%, with nearly 399 million m³ mobilized, confirming gradual improvement.
In the southeast, the Guir-Ziz-Rhéris basin reaches 60.1%, driven notably by the Hassan Addakhil dam (77%). The Drâa-Oued Noun records 33.8% and approximately 355 million m³, a still moderate level but significantly improved compared to the previous year.
With a national rate exceeding 70% and reserves peaking at 11.8 billion m³, Morocco’s dams have returned to an unprecedented level in recent years. This water recovery reinforces security for drinking water and irrigation while highlighting the necessity for continued sustainable and anticipatory management of resources in the face of climatic uncertainties.