Ibn Battouta
Ibn Battouta Dam is located near Tangier and provides drinking water to the city. Named after the famous Moroccan explorer, it complements the hydraulic network in the north of the country.
34 m
Height
29.1
Capacity (Mm³)
68%
Fill Rate
1977
Built In
About This Dam
Ibn Battouta Dam is located near Tangier and provides drinking water to the city. Named after the famous Moroccan explorer, it complements the hydraulic network in the north of the country.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima · Nearest City: Tangier
- River: Mharhar · Basin: Loukkos
- Type: Gravity Dam · Height: 34 m
- Capacity: 29.1 Mm³ · Built In: 1977
- Coordinates: 35.6350°N, 5.7200°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Ibn Battouta Dam?
Ibn Battouta Dam has a total storage capacity of 29.1 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 34 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Ibn Battouta Dam located?
Ibn Battouta 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 Ibn Battouta Dam built?
Ibn Battouta Dam was commissioned in 1977. 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 Ibn Battouta Dam?
As of the latest update, Ibn Battouta Dam holds 19.8 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 29.1 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 68%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Ibn Battouta Dam used for?
Ibn Battouta 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 Ibn Battouta Dam?
Ibn Battouta Dam is built on the Mharhar River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
20
Mm³
Remaining
9.1
Mm³
Fill Rate
68%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima
- Nearest City
- Tangier· 17 km
- Coordinates
- 35.635, -5.720
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Height
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Built In
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