Anas El Maakoul

Moroccan inventor revolutionizing desert agriculture

Anas El Maakoul (b.1992) developed Sahara Irrigation System (SIS) using fractal geometry and dew condensation. His innovations:

• Increased crop yields by 300% in Draa-Tafilalet region
• Won 2021 African Innovation Prize
• Created solar-powered water harvesting from fog

El Maakoul's 'circular oasis' concept uses 3D-printed clay structures to create self-sustaining microclimates. His TEDx talk 'Harvesting the Desert' has inspired sustainable agriculture projects across the Sahel region.