Moulay Abderrahmane
Moulay Abderrahmane Dam is an embankment dam with concrete facing on the Oued Ksoub in Essaouira Province. It supplies drinking water to over 250,000 inhabitants and irrigates 1,300 hectares.
72 m
Height
64.4
Capacity (Mm³)
85%
Fill Rate
2020
Built In
About This Dam
Moulay Abderrahmane Dam is an embankment dam with concrete facing on the Oued Ksoub in Essaouira Province. It supplies drinking water to over 250,000 inhabitants and irrigates 1,300 hectares.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Marrakech-Safi · Nearest City: Essaouira
- River: Ksoub · Basin: Tensift
- Type: Embankment Dam · Height: 72 m
- Capacity: 64.4 Mm³ · Built In: 2020
- Coordinates: 31.5200°N, 9.5900°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Moulay Abderrahmane Dam?
Moulay Abderrahmane Dam has a total storage capacity of 64.4 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 72 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Moulay Abderrahmane Dam located?
Moulay Abderrahmane Dam is located in the tensift river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Moulay Abderrahmane Dam built?
Moulay Abderrahmane Dam was commissioned in 2020. 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 Moulay Abderrahmane Dam?
As of the latest update, Moulay Abderrahmane Dam holds 54.7 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 64.4 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 85%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Moulay Abderrahmane Dam used for?
Moulay Abderrahmane 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 Moulay Abderrahmane Dam?
Moulay Abderrahmane Dam is built on the Ksoub River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
FullCapacity
55
Mm³
Remaining
9.4
Mm³
Fill Rate
85%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Marrakech-Safi
- Nearest City
- Essaouira· 16 km
- Coordinates
- 31.520, -9.590
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