Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
7 Days Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Price includes:
- Comfortable transport (4×4 vehicle)
- 6 Nights hotel accommodation with Half-board
- Guiding services and general assistance where and when required.
- Our Briding trip includes breakfasts & Dinners
Price excludes:
- Flight Tickets
- Lunches & drinks
- Travel insurance
- Item of a personal nature and tips
Overview of Birding Tours in Morooco Atlas And Sahara
Fantastic 7 days Birdwatching tour to Morocco. From the spectacular Atlas mountains to the barren Sahara Desert, but this Trip goes further than a simple Birdwatching tour, the culture and history of the region will amaze you, and the landscape will take your breath away. We will be covering most of the southern part of the country, including all the most amazing and incredible birdwatching places: the Atlas Mountains, the dunes and oases of the Sahara Desert. All these places are of great importance to millions of birds during the spectacle of spring migration from Africa to Europe.
Morocco has bird specialities and near-endemics found only in the southern part of the Western Palearctic, and this country provides amazing opportunities for birding that seem to have been put together for this purpose alone. The variety of habitats visited during this tour includes oases, stony deserts (hammada), dunes, lakes, rivers, estuaries and high mountains, where we will drive up to around 2,600 metres.
Detailed Itinerary For 7- Days Birdwatching Morocco tours
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Oukaimeden
Meet and welcome you anywhere in Marrakech we will drive up into the High Atlas Mountains and visit Oukaimeden (2600m). As we drive along the cultivated fields, we should find a good mix of resident species such as Southern Gray Shrike, Little Owl, Sardinian Warbler, Spotless Starling, Moroccan Magpie, Moussier’s Redstart and House Bunting. Slightly higher up, among the rocky slopes, we will search for Blue Rock Thrush and the endemic Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker.
When we reach the ski resort at Oukaimeden, we will check the snowline for the handsome African Crimson-winged Finch. Other species here include Rock Sparrow, Black Wheatear, African Chaffinch, Alpine Chough and Atlas Horned Lark.seebohmi’ race of Northern Wheatear. Dinner and accommodation in High Atlas Mountains
Day 2: High Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate - Boumalne Dades
After an early breakfast, we leave the mountains behind. From the flat plains of Marrakech, we drive to Boumalne du Dades via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260 meters) a spectacular and long drive. On the pass, we’ll try for yet another endemic, “Tristram’s Warbler.” This species has very specific habitat requirements away from its wintering grounds and is not always easy to find.
As the road climbs into the hills, we may start to see some raptors, such as the long-legged buzzard and Bonelli’s eagle, both possible. Before reaching Boumalne du Dades, we’ll stop in Amerzgane to look for the rare “Maghreb Wheatear and Desert Lrak .Before reaching our hotel in Boumalne Dades, we’ll stop to explore the barrage at Mansour Eddahbi. Here we have the chance to see Marbled Duck, Ruddy Shelduck, Black Winged Stilts, and Maghreb Lark, as well as Cormorants and Herons and a selection of waders.Dinner and accommodation in Boumalne Dades.
Day 3 : Boumalne Dades - Tagdilt Track
Today we will start early, to head to the Tagdilt Track. This is without doubt one of the top areas for birding in the Southern of Morocco. Excellent chances exist for seeing Red-rumped Wheatear, Thekla Lark, Trumpeter Finch, Temminck’s Lark, Short-toed Lark, Cream-coloured Courser and the highly nomadic Thick-billed Lark. If the heat allows, we will dedicate most of our day to exploring this area, then we visit a rocky canyon searching for Maghreb Wheatear, Desert Lark and Pharaoh Eagle .
Dinner and accommodation in Boumalne Dades.
Day 4 : Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorge - Goulmima - Merzouga
First, we visit a Todra gorge for Tristram’s Warbler, Black Wheatear, Blue Rock- Thrush, Rock Dove, Crag Martin,, and possible Bonelli’s Eagle! Next we travel eastward and stop at a scrubby wadi to seek out the elusive scrub warbler, maybe also rewarded with a white-crowned Wheatear and a Trumpeter Finch. Finally after another exciting stop we arrive at our Desert Hotel for two nights.
Dinner and accommodation in Merzouga.
Day 5 : Merzouga - Erg Chebbi Dunes - Rissani
Itinerary ContentToday we will dedicate the whole day to exploring the sandy dunes and the nearby stony desert of Erg Chebbi -Excellent chances exist for seeing : Brown-necked Raven, Hoopoe Lark, Desert Sparrow, African Desert Warbler, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Desert Lark, Bar-tailed Lark, Fulvous Babbler, Spotted Sandgrouse, Crowned Sandgrouse, Lanner Falcon,Dinner and accommodation in Merzouga.
Day 6 : Merzouga - Tazzarine - Draa Valley - Anti Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate
Transfer day from Merzouga to Ouarzazate. Drive through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, a series of rocky hills, cliffs, and deep gorges of volcanic formations. Roadside birding could produce plenty of White-crowned Wheatear and Southern Gray Shrikes.
Dinner and accommodation in Ouarzazate.
Day 7: Ouarzazate - Visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
A long journey back from Ouarzazate to Marrakech. We will drive through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the scenic and impressive Tizi `n’ Tichka Pass (2260 Meters) to admire its fabulous geological rock formations, We will make some stops along the road. Early in the evening we arrive in Marrakech where the private trip will end.
NOTE: This is a flexible itinerary which may be adjusted to allow for changes in arrival and departure times, weather conditions and other related
ORE INFORMATION
By reserving this tour, you can enjoy a hassle-free experience our experienced local guide will provide you with informative commentary and insight about the birds and their habitats, making it an enriching and educational experience
Some key species of this tour: Pharaoh Eagle Owl, Marbled Duck, Long-legged Buzzard, Bonelli’s Eagle, Barbary Falcon, Lanner Falcon, Cream-coloured Courser ,Spotted Sandgrouse, Crowned Sandgrouse, Laughing Dove, Egyptian Nightjar at daytime, Little Swift, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker, Desert Lark, Bar-tailed Lark, Thick-billed Lark, Hoopoe Lark, Desert Wheatear, Desert Sparrow, Red-rumped Wheatear, Maghreb Wheatear, White-crowned Wheatear, Scrub Warbler, Tristram’s Warbler, African Desert Warbler, Saharan Olivaceous Warbler, Common Bulbul, Fulvous Babbler, Alpine Chough, Brown-necked Raven, Alpine Accentor, Trumpeter Finch, Crimson-winged Finch, House Bunting, Temminck’s Lark, Atlas Horned Lark, Moussier’s redstart,…etc!
Accommodation: We stay in a selection of comfortable hotel, all rooms are en-suite.
Food: All hotels provide a simple breakfast typical of Morocco, consisting of fresh bread, butter, honey and jam. Fruit juice and tea or coffee is also available. For lunch we will have picnic lunches when out in the field. Evening meals will be a mixture of local and international dishes.
Walking:The tour is not strenuous. Leisurely walking, very occasionally over moderately rough terrain, is the only physical requirement on most days. Most birding is done close to our vehicle, though we will need to walk to see mountain species, and some exertion will be required in mountain environments. There will be the option to stay close to the vehicle, should anyone wish to go back.
Brief Itinerary
1st day :Marrakech » High Atlas Mountains » Oukaimeden
2nd day :Atlas Mountains » Ouarzazate » Boumalne Dades
3rd day :Boumalne Dades » Tagdilt Track » Boumalne Dades
4th day :Boumalne Dades » Tagdilt Track » Merzouga
5th day :Merzouga » Erg Chebbi Dunes » Rissani » Merzouga
6th day :Merzouga »Tazzarine » Darr Valley » Ouarzazate
7th day :Ourzazate» High Atlas Mountains » Marrakech
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