The latest report from the Court of Auditors highlights a significant rise in desalinated water production costs under public-private partnerships, with operational deficits looming due to a stark gap between production expenses and selling prices. In regions like Agadir and Casablanca, the financial strain is exacerbated by factors such as tax exemptions and pandemic-related costs, prompting state and corporate interventions to mitigate the burgeoning fiscal imbalance.