The Mediterranean area is undergoing intensive demographic, social, cultural, economic,
and environmental changes. This generates multiple environmental pressures such as …

North Africa coastline extends on 8955 km from Mauritania to Egypt. These areas continue
to experience population and economic growth. North Africa coastal aquifers were exposed …

Seawater intrusion is one of the most severe problems confronting coastal aquifers. These
aquifers are often considered significant freshwater sources, particularly in arid regions. The …

Bahira plain is an important area for Morocco due to its agriculture and mining activities.
Situated in a sub-arid to arid climate, this plain hosts an aquifer system that represents …

During the last decades, the coastal areas of Morocco have witnessed an intense
socioeconomic development associated with a continuous population growth and urban …

Groundwater are strategic water resources for irrigation and drinking purposes in the Souss-
Massa semi-arid region (Morocco). These resources have been threatened during the last …

Groundwater salinization in coastal aquifers because of seawater intrusion has raised
serious concerns worldwide since it deteriorates the quality of drinking water and thereby …

The Ghiss watershed, located in a Mediterranean semi-arid area, is currently experiencing a
prolonged drought. The scarcity of potable surface water has driven the population and the …

Groundwater salinization caused by natural and anthropogenic processes can increase the
salinity above the concentrations recommended for specific uses or environments …

This paper presents an in-depth city profile analyzing Martil—an emerging coastal satellite
urban center in northern Morocco. Situated within a rapidly urbanizing context, Martil …