After two years marked by drought, Morocco is preparing for an exceptional watermelon season . Thanks to generous rainfall and the lifting of production restrictions, volumes are expected to be massive for European markets.
In the arid mountains of Sidi Ifni, in southern Morocco, an ingenious system captures the humidity of the fog. This technology allows hundreds of inhabitants threatened by historic drought and the desertification of their villages to be supplied with water.
The mega-project of desalinated water transfer connecting Safi to Marrakech has a progress rate exceeding 85%. This major infrastructure aims to secure the drinking water supply of the region in the face of persistent water stress.
After a desert-like winter in 2025, Morocco recorded record rainfall in 2026 . With a total seven times higher than the previous year, water reserves have soared by 155%, radically reshaping the landscapes of the Kingdom as seen from the sky.
The Moroccan olive canning industry is returning to growth, driven by a harvest of two million tonnes. This abundance brings an end to two years of crisis marked by scarce resources and soaring costs.
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026 , supported by major World Cup projects and record tourism. Coface highlights the Kingdom’s resilience in the face of slowing international trade.
Morocco is officially Africa’s leading avocado exporter , according to the FAO. In 2025, volumes doubled to reach 141 000 tonnes, with the Kingdom benefiting from its proximity to Europe and Kenya’s logistical difficulties linked to the Red Sea crisis.
With cumulative rainfall 54 % above the average of the past thirty years, Morocco is emerging abruptly from seven years of drought. While dams are filling at an unprecedented rate, the North is suffering from severe flooding requiring army intervention.
The 2024–2025 report by the Court of Auditors reveals a critical gap between the production costs of desalinated water and the prices charged to consumers . Despite production costs sometimes exceeding 23 dirhams per cubic meter, the prices charged remain heavily subsidized by the state or public groups to guarantee access to this resource.
Morocco has seen its watermelon exports rebound in 2025 , generating $190 million in revenue, an increase of 54%. This recovery marks the return of the Kingdom among the world’s leading exporters after two years of crisis.
The contrast is striking compared to January 2025. Today, water reserves in Morocco show a 99% year-on-year increase. Between saturated dams and spectacular recoveries, the water situation in the Kingdom is entering a new phase.
Faced with several years of drought and a decline in its yields, the Moroccan olive oil sector is embarking on a spectacular recovery in its production for the 2025-2026 campaign. This rebound, driven by a 78% increase in volumes, allows the Kingdom to regain a position of strength within the Mediterranean basin after a cycle of water stress that was particularly trying for farmers.