Morocco - Winter Sun Birding

Tour Code: MAR10

An 8-day tour in search of the birdlife of the coasts and deserts of southern Morocco.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 01962 733051.
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

Morocco is the most biodiverse country in North Africa and it brings together the general Mediterranean species with a number of African species plus those that are endemic to the Maghreb region itself. This is a 2-centre holiday taking in the coast and then the edge of Saharan depression. The tour is designed to make the most of the winter season when the local birdlife is supplemented with migrants from further north.

There is a long list of species possible especially along the coast where we will focus on the coastal wetlands and plains of the Souss-Massa National Park, taking in the only remaining population of Northern Bald Ibis. At this time of year, the mix of estuaries and coastal plains also play host to a wide range of species that have migrated south to escape the rigour of a European winter. We will spend time in the desert looking for those special species that are adapted to make this arid environment their home. In addition, we will head into the local mountains to find some of the Atlas endemics.

  • A winter break with almost guaranteed winter sun
  • Scarce desert specialities such as Streaked Scrub Warbler, Bar-tailed Lark, African Desert Warbler & Greater Hoopoe-lark
  • A visit to Parc Animalier, the re-introduction site of Scimitar-horned Oryx, Addax and Ostrich
  • Visiting a range of coastal sites where hundreds of overwintering shorebirds can be found
  • Local specialities such as Black-crowned Tchagra and Plain Martin likely
  • Led by an expert Naturetrek guide
Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

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  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
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