In the context of increasing pressure on water resources across various regions of Morocco due to consecutive years of drought, the struggle against thirst has resurfaced in the village of Bou Sahab, part of the Saada commune in Marrakech. On June 30, 2025, an official letter was directed to the municipal council president, urgently requesting the connection of the village to the potable water network, as families are experiencing a severe shortage of this vital resource.
The correspondence referenced the regulatory law concerning local communities, which mandates municipalities to provide access to drinking water services. It also called for the activation of an agreement signed between the Saada commune and the regional multi-purpose company in Marrakech, aimed at initiating the process of connecting households to water meters.
The document highlighted that the village has the necessary infrastructure to facilitate this operation, including a pipe that connects directly to the local water reservoir, which could expedite the intervention and reduce costs. This request comes at a time when the need for water is intensifying in rural areas, amidst increasing calls for elected officials and relevant authorities to expedite practical solutions that ensure water dignity for citizens and alleviate their daily struggles.
Today, the residents are awaiting tangible actions on the ground rather than just additional promises, as they fear that the specter of thirst could escalate into a genuine crisis within the village.
As reported by jamaalfnapress.ma.
