Morocco has made tremendous progress in water management, but more work is needed to satisfy rising demand, particularly in drought-prone areas, Abderrahim Khoyit, a water management specialist said in an interview with BTP News.
Khoyit recommended the expansion of desalination projects, which Morocco has already begun exploring, noting the need to tackle the country’s water scarcity concerns with a combination of innovative solutions and regulatory adjustments.
The specialist believes that desalination technology, which involves purifying seawater, “holds great promise for the country’s long-term water security, particularly in coastal regions where water supplies are under severe stress.
However, the current capacity of desalination plants is not enough to cover the entire population’s needs.
Therefore, the expert also noted the potential of wastewater recycling as a viable solution.
“By treating and reusing wastewater, Morocco can reduce its reliance on natural water resources,” he added.
Khoyit advocates combining these water recycling techniques with efforts to decrease water consumption in energy and industrial sectors, to help conserve the country’s available water.
In addition to these technological solutions, Khoyit calls for greater emphasis on education surrounding the topic.
He said Moroccan universities should offer specialized programs in water management and irrigation to train engineers and technicians who can tackle the nation’s future water challenges.
“Developing a skilled workforce in this area is critical to ensuring that sustainable water management practices are effectively implemented,” he pointed out.
Khoyit remains optimistic about Morocco’s water future despite the challenges.
He believes that with abundant yet poorly managed water resources, the country can avert a major water crisis by adopting a more sustainable and innovative approach.
He also stressed that Morocco’s ability to manage its water supply depends heavily on aligning public policies with sustainable resource management.
Khoyit believes the country has the means to adapt to and manage its water crisis if it invests in better management practices and adopts innovative technologies tailored to its unique needs.
Government efforts to enhance water conservation and ensure a balanced distribution of resources are key to addressing future shortages.
While Morocco faces significant water stress the strides the nation has made in desalination show that the country is already on the right path, but there is still a long way to go.