Rabat, Morocco — The Moroccan government has announced plans to allocate more than $330 million for the recovery efforts in the aftermath of severe flooding that has impacted the country’s northern regions. King Mohammed VI has directed the government to initiate a comprehensive support program for affected families and communities, as per official statements released on Thursday.
The four provinces of Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane, which have been designated as disaster zones, will receive the allocated budget of 3 billion dirhams (approximately $328 million).
These funds are intended to repair damaged road and agricultural infrastructure, assist in the relocation of displaced households, compensate for lost income, and restore flooded homes and businesses.
The aid will also focus on supporting farmers and addressing the basic needs of the affected populations.
The government reported that the exceptional weather conditions, which have been sweeping across Morocco since late January, have flooded over 110,000 hectares of land and displaced nearly 188,000 people in these regions.
Authorities have carried out preventive and emergency evacuations; however, four individuals lost their lives in the Tetouan area last weekend when a flash flood swept away their vehicle.
The Gharb and Loukkos river basins, which empty into the Atlantic and irrigate the affected provinces, are among Morocco’s most significant agricultural zones. These areas are known for their large cereal farms, livestock holdings, and major plantations of red fruits, vegetables, and sugar beets for export.
From January 11 to February 11, water inflows reached 8.
82 billion cubic meters, nearly matching the combined total of the past two years.
The government has not yet provided details on the timeline for the distribution of the aid or the specific measures that will be taken to address the long — term impacts of the flooding on the affected regions.
Further details are expected as the government continues its response efforts.
