Al Massira Dam, Gravity dam and Ramsar site in Settat Province, Morocco
The Al Massira Dam extends 390 meters in length and rises 82 meters high on the Oum Er-Rbia River, creating a reservoir with 2,760 million cubic meters capacity.
Construction of the Al Massira Dam concluded in 1979, establishing the second largest reservoir in Morocco to support irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.
The dam shapes regional fishing practices with strictly regulated permits, allowing only twelve fishermen annually to maintain the population of seven fish species.
Located 70 kilometers south of Settat, the dam generates 221 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually while managing water resources for urban areas including Casablanca and Marrakesh.
The reservoir represents the single nesting location for Common Black-headed Gulls in Africa, supporting twenty breeding pairs within its 14,000-hectare protected area.
Location: Settat Province
Length: 390 m
GPS coordinates: 32.47546,-7.63756
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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