Dar Khrofa
Dar Khrofa Dam is located in the commune of Zaaroura, Larache Province. With a capacity of 480 Mm3, it irrigates the Rissana-Suakin zone over 21,000 hectares and supplies drinking water to the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.
74 m
Height
480.3
Capacity (Mm³)
96%
Fill Rate
2021
Built In
About This Dam
Dar Khrofa Dam is located in the commune of Zaaroura, Larache Province. With a capacity of 480 Mm3, it irrigates the Rissana-Suakin zone over 21,000 hectares and supplies drinking water to the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Ksar El Kebir
- River: Makhazine · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Embankment Dam · Height: 74 m
- Capacity: 480.3 Mm³ · Built In: 2021
- Coordinates: 35.1000°N, 5.8500°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Flood Control
Protects downstream areas from flooding
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Dar Khrofa Dam?
Dar Khrofa Dam has a total storage capacity of 480.3 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 74 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Dar Khrofa Dam located?
Dar Khrofa 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 Dar Khrofa Dam built?
Dar Khrofa Dam was commissioned in 2021. 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 Dar Khrofa Dam?
As of the latest update, Dar Khrofa Dam holds 461.1 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 480.3 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 96%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Dar Khrofa Dam used for?
Dar Khrofa 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 Dar Khrofa Dam?
Dar Khrofa Dam is built on the Makhazine River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
461
Mm³
Remaining
19.3
Mm³
Fill Rate
96%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Ksar El Kebir· 12 km
- Coordinates
- 35.100, -5.850
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FullCapacity
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Height
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Built In
1979
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Height
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Built In
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GoodCapacity
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Height
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Built In
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