Despite remaining below the average for rainy years, recent rainfall has brought noticeable improvements to wetlands, making a significant difference after seven years of unprecedented drought. In this fragile ecosystem, now in the process of recovery, some species are returning to their natural habitats. Additionally, water has returned to several estuaries where drying out had previously threatened important sites.
Morocco ranked 136th in the 2024 Nature Conservation Index, which evaluates countries' efforts to protect their natural environments, particularly in areas like land management, biodiversity threats, and conservation capacity.