Charif Al Idrissi
Charif Al Idrissi Dam is the fifth largest dam in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Built over 9 years of construction, it ensures the drinking water supply of the city of Tetouan and its coastal region in an area where underground resources are scarce.
100 m
Height
121.6
Capacity (Mm³)
95%
Fill Rate
2018
Built In
About This Dam
Charif Al Idrissi Dam is the fifth largest dam in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. Built over 9 years of construction, it ensures the drinking water supply of the city of Tetouan and its coastal region in an area where underground resources are scarce.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Chefchaouen
- River: Amzaz · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Gravity Dam · Height: 100 m
- Capacity: 121.6 Mm³ · Built In: 2018
- Coordinates: 35.3000°N, 5.5000°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Charif Al Idrissi Dam?
Charif Al Idrissi Dam has a total storage capacity of 121.6 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 100 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Charif Al Idrissi Dam located?
Charif Al Idrissi Dam is located in the loukkos river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Charif Al Idrissi Dam built?
Charif Al Idrissi Dam was commissioned in 2018. It forms part of Morocco's ongoing national dam-building program, which has expanded significantly since the 1960s.
What is the current water level at Charif Al Idrissi Dam?
As of the latest update, Charif Al Idrissi Dam holds 115.5 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 121.6 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 95%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Charif Al Idrissi Dam used for?
Charif Al Idrissi Dam serves several purposes: supplying drinking water to nearby cities, irrigating agricultural land, regulating floods to protect downstream areas, and supporting regional water management.
Which river feeds Charif Al Idrissi Dam?
Charif Al Idrissi Dam is built on the Amzaz River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
116
Mm³
Remaining
5.6
Mm³
Fill Rate
95%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Chefchaouen· 26 km
- Coordinates
- 35.300, -5.500
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Height
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Built In
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Height
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Height
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Built In
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