Integrated water resources management in the Loukkos basin (Morocco): an approach to improve resilience under climate change impact

The Loukkos basin located in northern Morocco is characterized by developed agriculture and a significant water demand. needs are mainly satisfied from the Oued El Makhazine dam on River. This impacted silting up of its reservoir large amount not valued discharged into sea. aim this study to develop an approach secure supply promote optimal use resources, using decision-making tool RIBASIM. includes assessment hydraulic performances current situation analysis two scenarios 2050 horizon that tested under climate change impacts. first scenario without actions shows average deficit 20 million cubic meters (MCM). second including new increase regularised volume 20% resource meet fully needs. However, they remain vulnerable impacts, imply certain measures have be undertaken. article presents one these measures, which consists developing interconnect existing dams basin.