Rabat, Morocco — Morocco’s national report on beach water quality has shown significant progress, with 95% of bathing waters meeting microbiological quality standards in 2025. This represents a 7% improvement over the previous year, as per the findings presented on Tuesday in Rabat. The report, which is part of the country’s comprehensive monitoring program for beach water and sand quality, evaluated 204 beaches across 498 monitoring stations, a substantial increase from the 79 beaches monitored in 2004.
Despite the positive results, approximately 4.72% of monitored sites did not meet the required standards. The report recommends stronger action to address these gaps, including better management of sewage systems, reducing uncontrolled wastewater discharge, improving sanitation infrastructure, and eliminating pollution sources.
The report also examined marine waste, monitoring 64 beaches in 2025. It revealed a decrease of over 25% in marine litter compared to the 2021-2025 average. Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, highlighted the importance of early action by local authorities and stakeholders to ensure safe and environmentally sound beaches for visitors.
Benali emphasized the use of innovative scientific tools in monitoring coastal ecosystems but warned about the ongoing challenge of plastic pollution. She called for the adoption of sustainable solutions, such as a circular economy, and highlighted national initiatives like the “Clean Beaches “program and the “Blue Flag “label, implemented in partnership with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection.
Morocco’s extensive coastline, spanning over 3,500 kilometers along both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, underscores the significance of beach quality for public health, tourism, and environmental protection.
Source: moroccoworldnews
