Morocco - Atlas & Sahara (Relaxed) 2025

16 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 (15 days)

EUR3,795 - No Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Forrest Rowland

Tour price (Per person): EUR3,795 * USD3,974 * GBP3,132 * AUD6,229

Single Supplement: EUR320 * USD335 * GBP264 * AUD525

Morocco - Atlas & Sahara (Relaxed) 2026

01 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2026 (15 days)

EUR3,795 - Spaces Available

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Tour Leader: Robert Williams

Tour price (Per person): EUR3,795 * USD3,974 * GBP3,132 * AUD6,229

Single Supplement: EUR380 * USD398 * GBP314 * AUD624

Morocco, with its breath-taking scenery, delicious food, rich history, and fabulous birding, is an essential destination for all birders and travellers. As an independent country after French rule, few Muslim countries offer the combination of such a friendly atmosphere complimented with strong cultural beliefs and few restrictions on visitors. Interesting habitats are found in the various geo-physical regions and vary from low-lying woodlands to scrub-covered gravel plains, vegetated wadis, and the red sand dunes of the great Sahara Desert.

Cities and towns bustle with activity, where mud-walled buildings line souks (long narrow alleyways) that are filled with bazaars selling carpets and crafts, and laden with exotic spices. What’s more, Morocco is also home to numerous special birds and several North African endemics including the beautiful Moussier’s Redstart, Tristram’s Warbler, Barbary Partridge, Levaillant’s Woodpecker, Fulvous Babbler and African Blue.

One of our many target species is the Northern Bald Ibis or Waldrapp, one of the world’s most endangered bird. Our time on the stony, gravel plains and sandy deserts are likely to be rewarded with the magnificent Pharaoh Eagle-Owl, the dainty Cream-colored Courser, up to four species of sandgrouse, Desert Sparrow, African Desert Warbler, and numerous larks, including Greater Hoopoe-Lark, as well as Temminck’s, Maghreb and Thick-billed Larks.

 

Top Birds

Northern Bald Ibis; Eleonora's Falcon; chances for Houbara Bustard; Balearic Shearwater; Marbled Duck; Barbary Partridge; Audouin’s Gull; Crowned, Spotted & Black-bellied Sandgrouse; Cream-colored Courser; Pharoah Eagle-Owl; Red-necked & chances for Egyptian Nightjar; Levaillant’s Woodpecker; Fulvous Babbler; Greater Hoopoe-Lark; Temminck’s, Thick-billed, & Desert Larks; Moussier’s Redstart; African Blue Tit; Tristram’s & Spectacled Warblers; Streaked Scrub Warbler; African Desert Warbler; Red-rumped Wheatear; Desert Sparrow.

Habitats Covered

mountains, woodlands, coastal lagoons, open ocean, wadis, stony & sandy deserts, wetlands

Expected Climate

temperate pleasant, hot on the coast, cold in high mountains

Max Group Size

10 with 1 Rockjumper Leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels.

Accommodation

Good to comfortable.

Ease of Birding

Mostly easy. Majority of species provide good visuals in open conditions.

Other Attractions

Atlas Mountains, medieval cities, Erg Chebbi dunes, shopping, great food

Photographic Opportunities

Good to very good. Lighting can be challenging. No dedicated hides or feeders

What our clients say about us

Dušan Brinkhuizen
MA, Morocco 2024

The tour leaders were fantastic. Their knowledge was amazing and they were very interested in making sure we all saw the birds. They also made sure all our needs were met. I would definitely tour again with Dave Hoddinott and Dusan Brinkhuizen!

Dušan Brinkhuizen
EW, Morocco 2024

David and Dusan were outstanding leaders who continually impressed with their ability to find even the most elusive species. We could not have asked for a better team of leaders. They not only located the birds, they went to great lengths to make sure everyone in the group got good views. The tour was very well planned and allowed us to visit a variety of interesting habitats.

David Hoddinott
MN, Morocco

Morocco was a fun and thoroughly enjoyable tour. How could it not be with David Hoddinott and Mark Beevers as leaders!!! They just make me want to go on more Rockjumper tours to see as many birds as I can. You have no idea how appreciative I am of them. They are great and generous and fun and so focused. I love that. They have an intensity that makes birding fun.

David Hoddinott
MF, Morocco 2018

The guides were excellent and worked well together. Mark Beevers and David Hoddinott were excellent at spotting and identifying the birds. They were also great company while not birding.

Mark Beevers
TD, Morocco 2018

The guides, Glen Valentine and Mark Beevers, were excellent and got us on nearly all the target birds for the trip. Their knowledge of North African birds added to the enjoyment. A tour not to be missed.

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