Idriss I Dam, Gravity dam near Fes, Morocco
Description
Idriss I Dam is a gravity dam on the Inaouen River near Fes in Morocco. It creates a large water reservoir that serves the surrounding agricultural region.
History
Construction of the dam finished in 1973 and marked an important moment in Morocco's water management efforts. The project emerged from the country's push to improve agricultural production through controlled water systems.
Culture
The dam bears the name of the first Idrisid ruler of Morocco, connecting modern infrastructure with the nation's medieval Islamic heritage.
Practical
The dam is most accessible from the nearby city of Fes. Visitors should prepare for hot and sunny conditions, particularly during the summer months.
Did you know?
The mountainous area surrounding the dam is home to a small population of Barbary macaques, rare primates found nowhere else outside Gibraltar. These monkeys are known to very few people visiting the region.
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