Al Wahda Reservoir, reservoir in Morocco
Al Wahda Reservoir is a large water body in Morocco created by a dam across the Ouergha River. The facility stretches across a wide area with a calm water surface, surrounded by rocky hills and patches of green farmland.
Construction of the dam began in 1991 and was completed in 1997 to prevent flooding that previously damaged the region. The project marked an important shift in Morocco's water management and opened new opportunities for farming and power generation.
The reservoir serves as a gathering place where local people visit to relax and observe the water in quiet moments. The site is woven into daily life, as residents depend on its water supply for farming and household needs.
The reservoir sits about 35 kilometers from the city of Ouezzane and is easily accessible by provincial roads. Visitors can get a close view of the dam structure and observe the surrounding landscape from various vantage points along the water's edge.
The dam stands 88 meters tall and was constructed from about 27 million cubic meters of earth, making it one of Africa's largest earth dams. The reservoir can store billions of gallons and supplies water to over 100,000 hectares of farmland in the region.
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