Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam is a large dam in Ouarzazate Province on the Oued Dades. Together with Mansour Eddahbi Dam, it is one of two major dams in the Draa basin, providing drinking water to Ouarzazate.
95 m
Height
280.2
Capacity (Mm³)
33%
Fill Rate
2013
Built In
About This Dam
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam is a large dam in Ouarzazate Province on the Oued Dades. Together with Mansour Eddahbi Dam, it is one of two major dams in the Draa basin, providing drinking water to Ouarzazate.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Drâa-Tafilalet · Nearest City: Ouarzazate
- River: Dades · Basin: Draa
- Type: Concrete Gravity Dam · Height: 95 m
- Capacity: 280.2 Mm³ · Built In: 2013
- Coordinates: 30.9800°N, 6.7000°W
Purpose
Water Supply
Supplies drinking water to cities
Irrigation
Provides water for agricultural irrigation
Flood Control
Protects downstream areas from flooding
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam?
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam has a total storage capacity of 280.2 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 95 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam located?
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam is located in the draa river basin in Morocco. It is part of the national network of large dams managed by Morocco's hydraulic authorities.
When was Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam built?
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam was commissioned in 2013. 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 Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam?
As of the latest update, Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam holds 92.5 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 280.2 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 33%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam used for?
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif 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 Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam?
Sultan Moulay Ali Cherif Dam is built on the Dades River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
LowCapacity
92
Mm³
Remaining
188.2
Mm³
Fill Rate
33%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Drâa-Tafilalet
- Nearest City
- Ouarzazate· 20 km
- Coordinates
- 30.980, -6.700
Mansour Eddahbi
Keystone of the Draa Valley, also supplying the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex.
ModerateCapacity
445.5
Height
70m
Built In
1972
Agdez
Agdez Dam is a large 110 m roller-compacted concrete dam on the Oued Draa in Zagora Province. Operational since 2022, it provides drinking water to Zagora, oasis irrigation, and electricity generation.
LowCapacity
244.7
Height
110m
Built In
2022
Touizgui Remz
Touizgui Remz Dam is the largest dam in Assa-Zag Province. It irrigates nearly 1,000 hectares of farmland, provides water for livestock, and protects residents from flooding.
LowCapacity
78
Height
35m
Built In
2009