Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Birdwatching
Morocco is a birdwatcher's paradise. A startling array of species inhabits the country's di-
verse ecosystems and environments, especially the coastal wetlands.
Around 460 species have been recorded in the country, many of them migrants passing
through in spring and autumn, when Morocco becomes a way station between sub-Saharan
Africa and breeding grounds in Scandinavia, Greenland and northern Russia. Other birds
fly to Morocco to avoid the harsh northern European winters. The lagoon at Merja Zerga
National Park (
Click here
)
near Larache is the best site in the country for migratory birds.
A pleasant time for birdwatching is March through May, when the weather is comfort-
able and a wide variety of species is usually present. The winter is also a particularly active
time in the wetlands and lagoons.
Guides & Tours
In addition to local birdwatching guides, the following UK-based companies offer Moroc-
can tours:
Birdfinders
(
www.birdfinders.co.uk
)
Naturetrek
(
www.naturetrek.co.uk
)
Wild Insights
(
www.wildinsights.co.uk
)
