Mokhtar Soussi
Mokhtar Soussi Dam is located 100 km east of Taroudant on the Aouzioua River. It protects the Sebt El Guerdane-Oulad Teima agricultural zone and transfers water via a 90 km canal to Aoulouz Dam. An elevation project will increase its capacity to 281 Mm3.
62 m
Height
39.8
Capacity (Mm³)
10%
Fill Rate
2002
Built In
About This Dam
Mokhtar Soussi Dam is located 100 km east of Taroudant on the Aouzioua River. It protects the Sebt El Guerdane-Oulad Teima agricultural zone and transfers water via a 90 km canal to Aoulouz Dam. An elevation project will increase its capacity to 281 Mm3.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Souss-Massa · Nearest City: Taroudant
- River: Aouzioua · Basin: Souss-Massa
- Type: Embankment Dam · Height: 62 m
- Capacity: 39.8 Mm³ · Built In: 2002
- Builder: SGTM
- Coordinates: 30.5500°N, 8.5500°W
Purpose
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Mokhtar Soussi Dam?
Mokhtar Soussi Dam has a total storage capacity of 39.8 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 62 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Mokhtar Soussi Dam located?
Mokhtar Soussi Dam is located in the souss-massa river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Mokhtar Soussi Dam built?
Mokhtar Soussi Dam was commissioned in 2002. 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 Mokhtar Soussi Dam?
As of the latest update, Mokhtar Soussi Dam holds 4 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 39.8 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 10%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Mokhtar Soussi Dam used for?
Mokhtar Soussi 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 Mokhtar Soussi Dam?
Mokhtar Soussi Dam is built on the Aouzioua River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
CriticalCapacity
4
Mm³
Remaining
35.8
Mm³
Fill Rate
10%
Updated · July 2026
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LowCapacity
198.4
Height
94m
Built In
1981
Youssef Ben Tachfine
Named after the Almoravid dynasty founder, irrigating the fertile Chtouka plains.
ModerateCapacity
298.9
Height
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Built In
1972
Aoulouz
Aoulouz Dam is built on the Souss River in the province of Taroudant. It contributes to the recharge of the Souss water table and irrigation of the agricultural plain.
GoodCapacity
89
Height
79m
Built In
1991