Morocco’s oases struggle to survive amid growing desertification

In the Moroccan town of Skoura, a once-thriving oasis is facing an uncertain future. Known for its fertile land and steady water supply, the Skoura Oasis is now drying up as desertification intensifies. Farmers who have long relied on the oasis are scrambling to find new ways to access water and protect their crops from the relentless heat.

“To irrigate the oases, we dig wells,” said Khaled Boubekri, a local farmer. “But we’ve…