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 the high snow-covered Atlas Mountains and 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, African Blue Tit and African Crimson-winged Finch. One of our many target species is the Northern Bald Ibis or Waldrapp, one of the world’s most endangered bird. We also embark on a pelagic trip off Agadir (weather dependent) to see the critically endangered Balearic Shearwater and other exciting oceanic and coastal species before heading into central and eastern Morocco. 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 and the Western Palearctic’s most difficult species Dupont’s Lark.
Northern Bald Ibis, chances for Houbara Bustard, Balearic Shearwater, Barbary Falcon, 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 & Dupont’s Lark, Moussier’s Redstart, African Blue Tit, African Crimson-winged Finch, Tristram’s & Spectacled Warbler, Streaked Scrub Warbler, African Desert Warbler, Red-rumped Wheatear, Desert Sparrow
Gundi, chances for Barbary Sheep
mountains, woodlands, coastal lagoons, open ocean, wadis, stony & sandy deserts, wetlands
temperate and pleasant, cold in high mountains
8 with 1 Rockjumper Leader / 9 -12 with 2 Rockjumper Leaders
relaxed pace, some long drives, undemanding walking
comfortable hotels
easy open country birding
170 – 200
Atlas Mountains, medieval cities, Erg Chebbi dunes, shopping, great food
excellent
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.
As would be expected, Clayton is a skilled and amazingly knowledgeable guide, and a fun person who I enjoyed talking with. I particularly appreciated his patience and understanding in helping me deal with a personal issue that arose.
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. Both the touring van and hotel accommodations were very comfortable, making the tour of Morocco delightful. A tour not to be missed.
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.
It was a great trip and I thought that Mark Beevers and Glen Valentine did a wonderful job of finding the birds and helping me get on them.
29 Nov 2023 - 09 Dec 2023 (11 days)
EUR3,695 - No Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
16 Feb 2024 - 26 Feb 2024 (11 days)
EUR2,895 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: André Bernon
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
Tour price (Per person): EUR2,895 * USD3,071 * GBP2,504 * AUD4,728
Single Supplement: EUR250 * USD265 * GBP216 * AUD408
Can be linked with: Tunisia - The Jewel of North Africa 2024
06 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 (11 days)
EUR4,000 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Gregory de Klerk
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): EUR4,000 * USD4,244 * GBP3,460 * AUD6,533
Can be linked with: Tunisia - The Jewel of North Africa 2025
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