Rabat, Morocco – May 2025 — Morocco has signed a series of major infrastructure agreements with an Emirati-Moroccan consortium valued at over $14 billion, focusing on expanding the country’s energy and water security capacities. The deals were finalized on Monday and involve state and private sector stakeholders from both nations.
The Moroccan government, through its state-run National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), signed three strategic agreements with the Mohammed VI Fund for Investment and two leading energy firms — Taqa Morocco, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based energy giant Taqa, and Nareva, the energy arm of Moroccan investment group Al Mada.
In a joint statement, the signatories said the agreements aim to “strengthen both water security and energy independence” in Morocco. These projects are expected to significantly enhance the country’s renewable energy transmission infrastructure and desalination capabilities.
Among the projects announced is the construction of a 1,400-kilometre high-voltage transmission line. The line will carry green electricity generated in the disputed territory of Western Sahara to Casablanca, Morocco’s economic hub. The project is seen as critical to integrating renewable energy sources into the national grid and supporting Morocco’s clean energy transition.
In addition to the energy transmission line, the agreements also include the development of seawater desalination plants aimed at addressing water scarcity in the region. Morocco, like many North African countries, faces growing water stress due to climate change and rising demand.
The $14 billion deal marks one of the largest Emirati investments in Morocco’s infrastructure sector and aligns with Rabat’s broader strategy to bolster public-private partnerships and attract foreign capital into its energy and utilities sectors.
These agreements also reflect a deepening economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Morocco, particularly in areas aligned with sustainability and long-term resource resilience. Further details on project timelines and implementation phases are expected to be released in the coming months.
