Morocco eu water policy program secures €348m funding boost

Morocco has unveiled a groundbreaking €348 million initiative to reinforce its National Water Policy, with strong backing from the European Union and key European partners. The program, valued at 3.7 billion Moroccan dirhams, marks a significant step in collaborative water resource management under the “Team Europe” approach.

The funding structure combines €48 million in EU grants with three concessionary loans of €100 million each, provided by leading European development institutions. The French Development Agency (AFD) leads the consortium, joined by Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW). This financial package will drive critical water sector reforms in Morocco.

The initiative targets four core objectives to enhance water security: deepening climate-resilient water resource assessments, strengthening disaster preparedness for droughts and floods, safeguarding water quality and aquatic ecosystems, and protecting vital groundwater reserves. These efforts align with Morocco’s broader water strategy, as outlined in the 2020-2027 National Water and Irrigation Supply Program (PNAEPI).

This strategic partnership is rooted in the Morocco-EU Green Partnership, established in October 2022, and the Mediterranean Pact adopted in November 2025. Both frameworks prioritize climate resilience and sustainable water governance as shared priorities across the region.