Wild Morocco: Birding Circuit

From The Atlas Mountains To The Sahara Desert

Wild Morocco: Birding Circuit

per person

Explore Morocco’s renowned birding circuit across diverse habitats and unrivalled scenery. This tour takes you to top birding locations, allowing you to observe a vast array of species in a short time. Ideal for avid birders seeking an efficient way to elevate their life lists

Join us for an exceptional birding tour highlighting the best of Morocco’s diverse bird species and extraordinary scenery. This meticulously curated tour allows you to explore Morocco’s diversity of birdlife across different habitats and landscapes, ranging from the majestic Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert. Discover the rich avifauna this remarkable country offers.

Bird count

Over 200

 

Speed

Relaxed

 

Tour difficulty:

 Easy

 

When to visit

Although the birding is easy and generally superb all year round, certain Moroccan bird species, particularly the range-restricted species can be challenging to locate during the winter and early spring. The Atlas and Sahara regions, which are central to any birding tour in the country, experience cold to very cold temperatures during this period. For the most productive Morocco birding tour, encompassing the observation of all the specialty species, including the late-arriving Atlas Flycatcher, it is recommended to plan the excursion between late April and mid-May. During this timeframe, the temperatures are typically mild and ideal, providing an optimal environment for birdwatching activities.

 

Price

Our tailor-made birding tours are custom-designed for each client, making standard pricing difficult. Costs vary based on factors like accommodation, group size, duration, and specific locations. For a personalised quote that matches your taste and budget, please contact us with your requirements.

 

As an example, this Wild Morocco: Birding Circuit costs £1,500 per person, based on a group of 6 individuals staying in top-end mid-range safari lodges with shared twin rooms.

 

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Tour Leader

Best Morocco Birding Tours

Amar, an accomplished Cadre expert bird guide, brings years of specialised experience in birding, making him a sought-after guide in Morocco. His profound familiarity extends across every corner of the country, with a particular emphasis on the South, the very region from which his Berber roots originate. Raised in a family that reveres and deeply respects the wilderness, Amar seamlessly combines his passion for birding with his cultural heritage.

 

Fluent in several foreign languages, including his native Berber, Amar’s expertise in ornithology is complemented by his academic background as a tourism specialist, having graduated from the University of Agadir.

 

Beyond the captivating landscapes, Amar weaves the avian narrative into the tapestry of Morocco’s history, guiding people to the most significant birding locations in this beautiful country.

Immersing in the tranquility of the desert, birders have the unique opportunity to interact with nomadic communities known for their simplicity, warmth, and hospitality. Amar, characterized by his youthfulness, patience, extensive birding knowledge, attentiveness, and respectfulness, ensures a birding experience where every detail is finely tuned to the delight of his customers. For a birding adventure in Morocco, Amar is your dedicated guide, promising an exploration that will leave you with cherished memories and a deeper connection to the bird species of the region.

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Birding & Wildlife Highlights

  • Eurasian Hoopoe
  • Spotless Starling
  • House Bunting
  • Dekla Lark
  • Desert Lark
  • Desert Wheatear
  • Grey Shrike
  • Rock Sparrow
  • Little Owl
  • Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker
  • Great Spotted Woodpecker
  • Alpine Chough
  • Alpine Accentor
  • Crimson-winged Sparrow
  • Black Wheatear
  • Mossier’s Redstart
  • Black-winged Stilt
  • Cream-colored Courser
  • Trumpeter Finch
  • Greater Hoopoe Lark
  • Thick-billed Lark
  • Brown-necked Raven
  • Hoopoe Lark
  • Egyptian Nightjar
  • Bonelli’s Eagle
  • Tristram’s Warbler
  • Maghreb Wheatear
  • Ruddy Shelduck
  • Rock Dove
  • Scrub Warbler
  • Crag Martin
  • Blue Rock-Thrush
  • Desert Warbler
  • Olivaceous Warbler
  • Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
  • White-crowned Wheatear
  • Southern Grey Shrike
8 Days
  • Departure
    Marrakech
  • Included
    Airport Transfers
    Birding Telescope
    Full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
    Mineral Water
    National Park Fees
    Overnight In Top Safari Lodges
    Professional Bird Guide
    Professional Driver
    Safari Vehicle
    Updated Bird Checklist
    WiFi

TOUR LOCATION

Marrakech, Atlas Mountains (Ashi), High Atlas Mountains (Tizi-n-Tichka), Tagdilt Track, Dades Gorges, Todgha Gorge, Merzouga Desert, Chibbi Dunes, Rissani, Merzouga, Draa Valley, Anti Atlas Mountains & Ounila Valley