BIRDING IN MOROCCO:

Bird watching paradise…. Morocco

Morocco is a land of great contrasts, from wide sandy Atlantic beaches to snow-capped mountains over 13,000 feet high, to sand and stone deserts. The birds are equally diverse, from rare and highly endangered species like Northern Bald Ibis to enigmatic and difficult species like Desert Sparrow.

Top destination for birdwatchers in Morocco:

- Souss Massa Draa national park: fantastic birding in estuarine, lagoon and arid environments. Ideal for sea birds, waders and bald Ibis.

- Dayet Aoua or Merja Zerka : the two mountain lakes in the middle Atlas are good for viewing water birds, plus short-toed creeper, fire crest and the rare Levaillant woodpecker in the surrounding woods.

- Lac Sidi Bourhaba: beautiful lake and marsh good for spoonbills, marsh harriers, crested coots, marbled teal and African marsh owls.

- The southern dunes of Merzouga or Cheggaga: numerous desert species, in spring shallow lakes appear north-west or south-west these ergs attracting flocks of flamingos and other water birds.

- Jebel Oukeimeden and the Toubkal National Park: protected area, great for raptors, big vultures and alpine species.

- M’goun geo-park: the largest protected area in the country teeming with incredible natural treasure.

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Moroccan Skies offers some of the best birding in the country with a catch up of Morocco’s finest places and natural wonders.

Whether you are an expert botanist, a dedicated birdwatcher or simply a visitor with an interest in a totally different environment, the wildlife experience of your travels should be extremely rewarding. We make sure you travel where your itinerary takes you and in conditions applicable to the other itineraries we produce and with the same quality services respecting the different arrangements and traits that distinguish these sorts of tours. At the core of our service is your chance to catch up sight of the rarest of all species.

FIELD GUIDE BOOKS:

- PETER RAINE rough guide to Mediterranean wildlife (Penguin U.k.)

- P and F Bergier A birdwatcher’s guide to Morocco ( Prion Press, UK)

- Heinzel, Fitter and Parslow the birds of Britain and Europe with North Africa and the Middle East ( Collins, UK / Stephen Green Press, US) .

ITINERARY:

• Day 2 : Marrakech- oukeimeden
• Day3-4 : boumalen Dades
• Day 5-6 : Rissani – merzouga
• Day 7 : Ouarzazate
• Day 8 : Taroudant
• Day 9-10 : Agadir
• Day 11-12 : Marrakech

ITINERARY:

• DAY1 : Casablanca - Temara
• Day2 : Rabat – My Bousselham
• Day 3: Midelt
• Day4: Rissani- Erfoud
• Day5: Tagdilt – Dades
• Day 6-7-8: OURZAZATE- TAROUDANT- AGADIR/ Souss Massa Park
• Day 9: Marrakech – Oukeimeden
• Day 10- Back to Marrakech- Casablanca

General Information :

Though bad weather is unlikely on this tour, the temperature can vary from well below freezing at altitude to rather hot in the desert. The pace of the tour is mainly moderate with a basic degree of fitness required for walking. On a few occasions in the mountains and deserts, or on longer journeys, a little more effort may be required. There are no special medical requirements and insects are not a problem. Visas are not required. Moroccan currency cannot be taken in or out of the country. Accommodation standards will vary from place to place although the hotels are mostly good with private facilities.

group size :

Group size: Minimum number for tour to go ahead: 6 , maximum 11. Level of fitness: anyone with a reasonable mind for moderate walks as some terrains can be technically more demanding.

comfort to in style	vehicle insured	Activities: Birding/ camel-riding / walking	Accommodation: riad, gite d’étape, hotel, kasbah	Assistance: Driver and Guide
Weather: Seasonal	wild camping: none	Joining: Marrakech/ Casablanca	Transport: 4x4 or bus	Period: September / June