Morocco’s Soil Under Pressure | Morocco News

Morocco’s push to expand farming and water access is backfiring—new FAO data reveals severe soil degradation from erosion, salinity, drought, and lost biodiversity. Wind erosion ravages key regions, while in the High Atlas, 100 tons of soil vanish per hectare yearly. Yet there’s a silver lining: salt-affected land has declined since 1980. Still, coastal zones face existential threats from climate change, pollution, and land misuse. The real challenge? Growing food without destroying the soil that sustains it—especially as heat and drought intensify. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ff91626e72c97ab1