Moroccan Green Line
National Coastal Water and Soil Resilience Program
National Initiative for Water Security, Coastal Restoration and Sustainable Development
Brief description
Moroccan Green Line – National Coastal Water & Soil Resilience Program— is a long-term national program aimed at strengthening Morocco's water security, restoring coastal ecosystems, regenerating degraded soils, developing sustainable agriculture, and creating new opportunities for economic growth along the Kingdom's Atlantic coast.
The program integrates renewable energy, high-performance solar desalination systems, ecosystem restoration, climate change adaptation, scientific research, and public-private partnerships into a single national system.
Its goal is not only to increase freshwater supplies, but also to transform water into a strategic resource for environmental restoration, strengthening food security, developing industry, and building a sustainable economy for the future.
Vision
To establish Morocco as a global leader in sustainable coastal development, water innovation and climate resilience by building one of the world's largest integrated Atlantic Coastal Restoration Systems.
Strategic goals
The program is aimed at:
strengthening national water security;
increasing fresh water production through solar desalination;
restoration of degraded coastal areas;
soil regeneration and combating desertification;
development of sustainable agriculture and agroforestry;
protection of infrastructure from wind erosion, sand drifts and coastal degradation;
creation of new jobs;
development of scientific research and innovation;
strengthening Morocco's Atlantic economy;
increasing the country's resilience to climate change.
Main areas of the program
1. National Solar Water Infrastructure
Creation of a network of modern solar desalination complexes using:
solar thermal energy;
photovoltaic stations;
thermal energy storage systems;
energy-efficient desalination technologies;
Modular water production units.
The resulting water can be used for:
agriculture;
rural settlements;
industry;
tourist infrastructure;
restoration of natural ecosystems.
2. Coastal Green Belt
Creation of a continuous ecological corridor along the Atlantic coast of Morocco.
It may include:
sand dune stabilization;
protective forest belts;
planting of native plant species;
ecological corridors;
natural parks;
recreational areas;
research sites.
The main objective is to increase the resilience of natural ecosystems while simultaneously protecting populated areas and infrastructure.
3. Soil restoration
Comprehensive restoration of degraded lands through:
compost production;
application of biochar;
increase in organic matter content;
use of beneficial microorganisms;
erosion control;
moisture accumulation technologies;
methods of regenerative agriculture.
Healthy soils are able to retain significantly more water and produce higher crop yields.
4. Climate-resilient agriculture
Development of modern agricultural methods:
highly efficient irrigation;
agroforestry;
growing drought-resistant crops;
greenhouse production;
sustainable livestock farming;
creation of plant nurseries;
development of local food production.
5. Water storage and distribution system
Creation of a comprehensive infrastructure, including:
reservoirs;
pipelines;
irrigation networks;
groundwater replenishment systems;
rainwater collection;
fog moisture collection systems;
intelligent water resources management systems.
6. Integration of renewable energy
All water infrastructure will operate in conjunction with:
solar energy;
wind power plants;
battery systems;
thermal energy storage devices;
intelligent energy management systems.
This will significantly reduce operating costs and increase the energy independence of facilities.
7. Research, innovation and education
Establishment of research centers in the following areas:
water technologies;
ecology of desert areas;
soil restoration;
renewable energy;
adaptation to climate change;
sustainable agriculture;
environmental monitoring.
It is planned to involve Moroccan universities and international scientific organizations in the implementation of the program.
8. Economic development
The program will stimulate the development of:
new industries;
locally produced equipment;
innovative technologies;
ecotourism;
agricultural investments;
processing industry;
the country's export potential.
Priority regions
The first stage of the program may cover:
Tangier — Tetouan — Al Hoceima;
Rabat - Sale - Kenitra;
Casablanca - Settat;
Sus — Mass;
Gulimim — Ued-Nun;
El Aaiun - Saguia el-Hamra;
Dakhla — Oued-ed-Dahab.
Expected results
Water resources
significant increase in fresh water production;
increasing drought resistance;
expansion of irrigation capabilities;
strengthening national water security.
Agriculture
increase in crop yields;
restoration of soil fertility;
increase in the area of productive land;
increasing the resilience of agriculture to climate change.
Economy
creation of new jobs;
attracting investments;
development of "green" industry;
economic development of rural areas;
expansion of export opportunities.
Environment
restoration of coastal ecosystems;
reduction of desertification processes;
biodiversity conservation;
increasing carbon accumulation in ecosystems;
increasing resilience to climate change.
Strategic partners
The program includes cooperation with:
Government of the Kingdom of Morocco;
regional authorities;
universities;
research institutes;
international financial organizations;
companies in the renewable energy sector;
desalination technology developers;
agricultural cooperatives;
local communities.
Pilot stage
Initially it is proposed to implementdemonstration coastal corridor of 5-15 km length, including:
solar desalination plants;
water storage systems;
soil restoration;
agroforestry;
coastal protection;
restoration of biodiversity;
scientific monitoring.
Once its effectiveness is confirmed, the project can be gradually scaled up to cover the entire Atlantic coast of Morocco.
Long-term vision (2027–2100)
Moroccan Green Lineaims to become one of the world's largest integrated coastal restoration programs, demonstrating how renewable energy, modern water technologies, restoration of natural ecosystems, and sustainable economic development can work together to ensure national prosperity and the well-being of future generations.
Motto
From Ocean to Oasis
"Transforming seawater into life, restoring land, strengthening communities and creating a sustainable future for Morocco."