RABAT — In a comprehensive update highlighting Morocco's strategic momentum in November 2026, The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Mohammed Sadiki, paid a field visit to the Province of Taroudant, on October 1, to assess the effects of the earthquake on the agricultural sector.
Key Highlights (November 2026)
- Strategic Milestone: Accelerated investments in seawater desalination and national water inter-basin transfers mitigate climate pressure across Moroccan regions.
- Operational Progress: Morocco’s clean energy capacity continues its trajectory toward surpassing 52% of national electricity generation from renewables.
- National Trajectory: Strategic green hydrogen initiatives and solar mega-complexes attract prominent international industrial consortiums.
Key Developments and Factual Context
According to a press release by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Minister Sadiki also chaired a working session on the Department’s earthquake response program with members of the Chamber of Agriculture of the Souss Massa Region representing the affected Territorial Communes.
In the Tizintaste commune of the Taroudant province, the Minister inspected the damage to the rural road linking the Regional Route 203 to the Argue douar, which was built by the Souss Massa Regional Department of Agriculture under the Agricultural Development Fund over a length of 5.4 Km with a budget of MAD 7,4 million and has opened up six douars with a population of over 1200 beneficiaries.
Strategic Significance and Regional Impact
In the same commune, the Minister assessed the damage of two small and medium-scale hydroelectric schemes (PMH) affected by the earthquake, notably due to soil subsidence.
The first one is the Ait Oublal-Ighirane perimeter which covers 15 hectares of fruit trees, benefiting 100 beneficiaries. This infrastructure, supplied by a 2200 ml network of irrigation and seguias structures, was built by the Regional Agricultural Development Office (ORMVA) of Souss Massa as part of the Integrated Rural Development for the Enhancement of Bour areas (DRI-MVB) project.
The second small and medium-scale hydroelectric scheme that the Minister visited was the Agadir Ljamaa-Talborine site. Equipped with a 2100 ml network of seguia with structures, the Agadir Ljamaa-Talborine site irrigates an area of 10 hectares of fruit trees for 66 beneficiaries, and it was also developed by the Regional Agricultural Development Office (ORMVA) of Souss Massa as part of the Integrated Rural Development for the Enhancement of Bour areas (DRI-MVB) project.
Looking Forward: 2026–2030 Roadmap
Looking ahead toward the close of 2026 and the 2027 calendar year, institutional roadmaps will prioritize consolidated delivery across all flagship initiatives. As Morocco accelerates preparations for major international hosting duties—most notably the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal—every sector is aligning toward shared standards of excellence, digital modernization, and inclusive socio-economic impact.