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Butterflies of Morocco's High Atlas Mountains
Tour Code: MAR02An 8-day holiday in search of the butterflies of the High Atlas Mountains. A wealth of other wildlife, mountain walks, spectacular scenery and the colourful culture of the Berber people are amongst other tour highlights.
£1,995
£1,795
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Summary
Our trip centres in the High Atlas, a beautiful mountain range that is as high as the Alps and stretches for 700km across Morocco. From our base at Ouirgane, a little village in the heart of the High Atlas foothills, we’ll make day trips to look for many of the butterfly species special to the country including Moroccan endemics such as Vaucher’s Heath, North African endemics and localised subspecies such as Green-veined White. We’ll be hoping to find about 45 species during our trip, including as many as six of the eight Moroccan endemics. There are many birds of interest in the High Atlas and we’ll also find time to look for species such as Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker and Crimson-winged Finch, as well as enjoy leisurely picnic lunches and the splendid scenery around us.
- Nearly 100 species of butterflies have been recorded in southern Morocco and the tour is timed for maximum diversity
- Very reliable warm weather & sunshine, ideal for butterflies!
- Targeting species that are endemic to the massif including Atlas Blue, Berberia Graylings and Silver-lines
- Chance of other invertebrates including the endemic Atlas Goldenring and Barbary Featherleg
- Visit Toubkal National Park, with its larger mammals including Mouflon and Cuvier’s Gazelles
- Single-centre holiday with pool
- Atlas Flycatcher, Moussier’s Redstart, Tristram’s Warbler & Seebohm’s Wheatear
- Enjoy colourful flowers in the High Atlas
- Tasty traditional Moroccan & French food
- Led by an expert naturalist guide
Grading
Whilst the pace will be generally slow, some trails are on unmade roads and tracks in the mountains.Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
A hotel set in large grounds with a swimming pool and spectacular views. The comfortable rooms all have private facilities.
- Food:
All included in the price starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 8
Dates & Prices
2026
Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?
For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.
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