The Bahira groundwater aquifer is located in the central region of Morocco. It extends over an area of 3600km², between the Jbilet and Rhamna zones. It partially covers four provinces: Youssoufia, El Kelaa des Sraghna, and Rhamna, in addition to the Marrakech region. It includes 24 rural communes. It constitutes a strategic water resource in an arid region with limited water availability.
The study highlights significant pressure on the Bahira aquifer, which is increasingly affected by climate change and unsustainable exploitation practices.
Transitioning toward sustainable water management practices, supported by effective adaptation policies, has become essential to preserve this strategic resource. Given these alarming results, it is necessary to adopt tangible and sustainable strategies to mitigate these pressures and ensure the long-term viability of the aquifer for future generations.