Ziz
river, Morocco
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The Ziz River is a desert stream located in east-central Morocco, near the Algerian border. It originates on the eastern slopes of the Atlas Mountains and flows into the Sahara Desert. While its volume is small, the Ziz River has carved deep gorges in the landscape. The town of Al-Rachidia is situated on its banks and serves as an irrigated oasis. Dams have been constructed on Morocco's streams, including the Ziz, since the 1930s for irrigation, hydroelectricity, and flood control.12
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