Mohammed Al-Harwali
The Governor of the Marrakech-Safi region, the governor of Marrakech on Friday, January 16, 2026, chaired a meeting dedicated to following the stages of progress of the project to connect Greater Marrakech to the Safi seawater desalination plant, for which a financial envelope of approximately 4.3 billion dirhams was allocated, within the framework of strengthening water security and ensuring sustainable supply of drinking water.
The meeting was attended by the General Manager of the Regional Multi-Service Company, along with representatives and managers of the companies tasked with implementing various project works, where the progress of works in its various components was reviewed and the current situation was discussed at both the technical and organizational levels, as well as evaluating the percentage of completion compared to the specified time schedule. The meeting was an opportunity to deliberate on a number of constraints that may affect the progress of the project, where practical solutions were proposed to overcome them, with emphasis on the need to enhance coordination between the various intervening parties and accelerate the pace of completion during the next phase. During the meeting, the project components were presented, especially those related to the water desalination plant and transport and connection facilities between Safi and Marrakech, in addition to the measures adopted to ensure water quality and respect for the environmental standards in force. At the end of the meeting, the Regional Governor emphasized the strategic importance of this vital project, calling for adherence to the specified deadlines and comprehensive mobilization to ensure its completion under the required conditions, given its direct repercussions on meeting the increasing needs for water resources and supporting economic and social development in the Marrakech-Safi region.
