Morocco has officially declared an end to its seven-year drought following unusually heavy rainfall during the current winter season, bringing significant relief to the country’s water-stressed economy.

Rainfall levels this winter have risen sharply compared with last year and are also above the long-term seasonal average, reversing years of persistent dry conditions across much of the country.

The improved weather has boosted water reserves, with the national average dam-filling rate climbing to nearly half of total capacity, and several major reservoirs now reported to be full.

The return of sustained rainfall has eased pressure on the agricultural sector, which had suffered from reduced harvests, livestock losses, job cuts, and prolonged water restrictions during the drought years.

Despite the recovery, Morocco continues to pursue long-term water security measures, including expanding desalination capacity, as part of a strategy to safeguard drinking water supplies and reduce future vulnerability to climate shocks.