المشاكل التي تواجهها جهة سوس ماسة درعة

Problems facing the Souss Massa Draa region include deterioration of water resources due to consecutive droughts, seawater intrusion, and excessive exploitation of water resources. Surface and groundwater pollution is caused by industrial waste, pesticide and fertilizer use in agriculture. Deforestation is due to overgrazing, use of wood for cooking/heating, expansion of agricultural land and urban centers at the expense of forests. Desertification, sand encroachment, soil erosion in high areas causing dam siltation are also issues. Industrial and port activities generate liquid, solid, and gas waste threatening the coastal environment. Illegal housing and caves along the coast impact beach tourism.