The Casablanca desalination plant in Morocco has commenced. A ground-breaking ceremony was made to mark the start of works aimed at addressing water scarcity issues in the country.
The project is part of the Priority Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation Program 2020-2027 (PNAEPI) implemented by the National Electricity and Water Company (ONEE). It will be situated near the center of Sidi Rahhal, approximately 40 km southwest of Casablanca.
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Casablanca desalination plant
In its initial phase, the plant is expected to supply 200 million m3 of water per year for irrigation and drinking water to cities including Casablanca, Settat, Berrechid, Azemmour, and El Jadida. A second phase is planned to extend the plant’s capacity to 300 million m3 per year by 2030.
The project will be developed by Spain’s Acciona Group, in consortium with Moroccan companies Afriquia Gaz and Green of Africa, both subsidiaries of the Awca Group. The primary purpose of the desalination plant is to provide a reliable source of water for irrigation and drinking water supply in the specified cities.
The construction of the Casablanca-Settat reverse osmosis plant is scheduled for completion in 2026 with an investment cost of US $870M, to be funded by the Moroccan government.
Upon completion the project aims to alleviate the pressure on surface water sources in Morocco, which have been significantly affected by drought conditions. The primary purpose of the desalination plant is to provide a reliable source of water for irrigation and drinking water supply in the specified cities.
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