Birdwatching in Morocco

Just a short flight from Europe, Morocco offers one of the continent's most varied birdwatching

experiences, with habitats ranging from snowcapped Atlas peaks and southern desert steppe to Atlantic lagoons and coastline, drawing in everything from Bald Ibis and Houbara Bustard to wintering waders and raptors. With over 500 species recorded, there is no better introduction to North African birdlife than a tour through Morocco's diverse landscapes. Naturetrek has a long and heart-felt relationship with Morocco – our very first brochure being written by our founders, David and Maryanne Mills, by candlelight from a Berber tent in Morocco’s

High Atlas Mountains in 1986, and subsequently running our first Moroccan tour the following year in 1987! We have been crafting expertly guided birdwatching holidays to Morocco ever since, working with the country's finest local naturalists to share their unrivalled knowledge of the region's birdlife. Our tours range from focused short breaks centred on the High Atlas and Ouarzazate plains, to wider itineraries that take in the wetlands of the Atlantic coast and the deserts of the south, available as small group departures or fully tailormade to your own dates and interests.