[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive overview of groundwater salinization and recharge processes in a semi-arid coastal aquifer (Essaouira, Morocco)

M Ouarani, YA Brahim, D Mulla, A Rafik… - Journal of Hydrology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Study region The downstream part of the Essaouira basin, Morocco, Northwestern Africa.
Study focus This study combines multivariate statistical analyses, stable isotopes …

[HTML][HTML] Seawater intrusion pattern recognition supported by unsupervised learning: A systematic review and application

C Narvaez-Montoya, J Mahlknecht… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Seawater intrusion is among the world's leading causes of groundwater contamination, as
salty water can affect potable water access, food production, and ecosystem functions. To …

[HTML][HTML] Groundwater level forecasting in a data-scarce region through remote sensing data downscaling, hydrological modeling, and machine learning: A case study …

A Rafik, YA Brahim, A Amazirh, M Ouarani… - Journal of Hydrology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Study region The upstream part of the Essaouira basin, a data-scare region in Morocco,
Northwestern Africa. Study focus The scarcity of hydro-climate data is a significant challenge …

Combined geophysical methods to investigate seawater intrusion in the Souss-Massa coastal area, Morocco

Y Ez-Zaouy, L Bouchaou, H Schreiber… - Groundwater for …, 2023 - Elsevier
Groundwater are strategic water resources for irrigation and drinking purposes in the Souss-
Massa semi-arid region (Morocco). These resources have been threatened during the last …

[HTML][HTML] Snowpack and groundwater recharge in the Atlas mountains: New evidence and key drivers

N Rhoujjati, YA Brahim, L Hanich, A Rhoujjati… - Journal of Hydrology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Study region The Atlas Mountains of Morocco, specifically the High Oum Er-rbiaa
(HOER) and Ourika catchments. Study focus to identify the recharge processes within the …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of heavy metal contamination in seawater in Agadir coastline, Morocco

D Azdem, J Mabrouki, A Moufti, A Fatni - Desalination and Water …, 2024 - Elsevier
The coastal region of Agadir, Morocco, is subject to various human activities and industrial
development, raising concerns about potential heavy metal pollution in the surrounding …

A Multi-Tool 3D Conceptual Model to Elucidate Groundwater Processes, Vulnerability, and Recharge Patterns in a Semi-Arid Region: A Case Study from Morocco

A Rafik, Y Ait Brahim, S Ouhamdouch… - Earth Systems and …, 2023 - Springer
Under arid and semi-arid climatic conditions, groundwater is a basic resource to meet the
requirements of socioeconomic development. Better conservation of this resource requires …

[HTML][HTML] System dynamics approach for water resources management: A case study from the Souss-Massa Basin

A Guemouria, A Chehbouni, S Belaqziz, T Epule Epule… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
In several areas, many social, economic, and physical subsystems interact around water
resources. Integrated water management is applied to maximize economic and social …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review of studies on water resources in the Souss-Massa Basin, Morocco: envisioning a water research agenda for local sustainable development

O Attar, Y Brouziyne, L Bouchaou, A Chehbouni - Water, 2022 - mdpi.com
Most recent studies confirm a decreasing trend in water resources availability in the northern
African region; the high competition between the sectors that use this vital resource, and the …

Analysis of groundwater overexploitation based on groundwater regime information

H Li, X Du, X Lu, M Fang - Groundwater, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Although groundwater overexploitation is a global problem, there are no unified standards
for its identification and determination. To date, groundwater overexploitation has mainly …