Taskourt
Taskourt Dam, also known as Abou El Abbas Essebti, is built on the Assif El Mal River in Chichaoua Province. It regulates 24 Mm3 per year for irrigation of 6,800 hectares in the Mejjat plain and local drinking water supply.
75 m
Height
24.8
Capacity (Mm³)
78%
Fill Rate
2013
Built In
About This Dam
Taskourt Dam, also known as Abou El Abbas Essebti, is built on the Assif El Mal River in Chichaoua Province. It regulates 24 Mm3 per year for irrigation of 6,800 hectares in the Mejjat plain and local drinking water supply.
Historical Fill Rates
Key Specifications
- Location: Marrakech-Safi · Nearest City: Chichaoua
- River: Assif El Mal · Basin: Tensift
- Type: Concrete Gravity Dam · Height: 75 m
- Capacity: 24.8 Mm³ · Built In: 2013
- Coordinates: 31.1630°N, 8.4870°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 Taskourt Dam?
Taskourt Dam has a total storage capacity of 24.8 million cubic meters (Mm³) and a height of 75 meters. It ranks among Morocco's strategic reservoirs and plays a key role in regional water security.
Where is Taskourt Dam located?
Taskourt 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 Taskourt Dam built?
Taskourt 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 Taskourt Dam?
As of the latest update, Taskourt Dam holds 19.3 Mm³ out of a total capacity of 24.8 Mm³, representing a fill rate of 78%. Levels are updated regularly to track seasonal rainfall and water releases.
What is Taskourt Dam used for?
Taskourt 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 Taskourt Dam?
Taskourt Dam is built on the Assif El Mal River. The dam captures the river's flow to store water for drinking, irrigation, and flood control.
Current Level
GoodCapacity
19
Mm³
Remaining
5.8
Mm³
Fill Rate
78%
Updated · July 2026
Geography
- Region
- Marrakech-Safi
- Nearest City
- Chichaoua· 49 km
- Coordinates
- 31.163, -8.487
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