15 Apr 2027 - 28 Apr 2027 (14 days)
EUR3,695 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,695 (USD4,198 * GBP3,235 * AUD5,998)
Single Supplement: EUR370 (USD420 * GBP324 * AUD601)
30 Apr 2027 - 13 May 2027 (14 days)
EUR3,695 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Erik Forsyth
Tour Leader: Jan Pienaar
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,695 (USD4,198 * GBP3,235 * AUD5,998)
Single Supplement: EUR370 (USD420 * GBP324 * AUD601)
19 Apr 2028 - 02 May 2028 (14 days)
EUR3,900 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,900 (USD4,431 * GBP3,414 * AUD6,331)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
03 May 2028 - 16 May 2028 (14 days)
EUR3,900 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: Mark Beevers
Tour Leader: Quinton Paul Josop
Tour Price (Per person): EUR3,900 (USD4,431 * GBP3,414 * AUD6,331)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
18 Apr 2029 - 01 May 2029 (14 days)
EUR4,100 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,100 (USD4,658 * GBP3,589 * AUD6,656)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
02 May 2029 - 15 May 2029 (14 days)
EUR4,100 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Leader: David Hoddinott
Tour Leader: Julian Parsons
Tour Price (Per person): EUR4,100 (USD4,658 * GBP3,589 * AUD6,656)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change*
Morocco, with its breathtaking scenery, rich history, mouthwatering cuisine, and superb birding, is an essential destination for both birders and travellers. As a former French protectorate, it stands out among Muslim countries for its warm hospitality, strong cultural identity, and relatively relaxed approach to tourism. The country’s diverse geography supports a wide range of habitats—from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and red sand dunes of the Sahara to lowland woodlands, wetlands, and productive agricultural regions.
Bustling cities and towns provide a cultural feast, where mud-walled buildings flank winding souks brimming with handmade carpets, crafts, and aromatic spices. Birders are equally rewarded: Morocco is home to a remarkable range of North African endemics and regional specialties, including Moussier’s Redstart, Tristram’s Warbler, Barbary Partridge, Levaillant’s Woodpecker, Fulvous Babbler, Maghreb Magpie, Atlas Wheatear, African Blue Tit, and Atlas Pied Flycatcher. One of the tour’s primary targets is the Endangered Northern Bald Ibis, now surviving in just two wild colonies in Morocco and a reintroduced population in Spain.
Our journey begins in Casablanca, exploring the productive scrub, wetlands, and fields of Zaër, Sidi Boughaba, Larache, and Merja Zerga, where we search for specialties such as Great Bustard, Double-spurred Francolin and White-headed Duck.
From there, we head inland to the scenic Middle Atlas around Ifrane and Midelt, where we target Atlas Pied Flycatcher, Levaillant’s Woodpecker, Houbara Bustard, Moussier’s Redstart, and the elusive Dupont’s Lark. Entering the spectacular Sahara Desert near Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, we seek desert specialists including Desert Sparrow, African Desert Warbler, Egyptian Nightjar, Cream-colored Courser, Pharaoh Eagle-Owl, and up to four species of sandgrouse.
Continuing west, we bird the famed Tagdilt Track, set against the backdrop of snowcapped High Atlas, in search of desert larks (including Thick-billed and Greater Hoopoe-Lark), wheatears, Trumpeter Finch, and more sandgrouse.
Reaching the Atlantic coast, we visit Agadir and Oued Massa, key areas for the Northern Bald Ibis, as well as the range-restricted Marbled Duck and a variety of wetland and estuarine species. The tour concludes in the High Atlas Mountains at Oukaimeden, where we’ll search for high-altitude species such as (African) Crimson-winged Finch, Alpine and Red-billed Chough, as well as further opportunities for Levaillant’s Woodpecker and Moussier’s Redstart.
Northern Bald Ibis; Atlas Pied Flycatcher; Double-spurred Spurfowl; Levaillant’s Woodpecker; Fulvous Babbler; Moussier’s Redstart; African Blue Tit; Maghreb Magpie; (Maghreb) Tawny Owl; Marbled & White-headed Ducks; Barbary Partridge; Audouin’s Gull; Crowned, Spotted, Pin-tailed & Black-bellied Sandgrouse; Cream-colored Courser; Pharoah Eagle-Owl; Red-necked & chances for Egyptian Nightjars; Greater Hoopoe-Lark; Temminck’s, Calandra, Thick-billed, Desert, (Maghreb) Crested & Dupont’s Larks; (African) Crimson-winged Finch; Tristram’s, Spectacled, Streaked Scrub & African Desert Warblers; Desert, Red-rumped & Atlas Wheatears; Desert Sparrow; (Western) Purple Swamphen; Marsh Owl; European Turtle Dove; Common Cuckoo; Eurasian Golden Oriole; Common Nightingale; chances for Great & Houbara Bustards.
Gundi; Barbary Macaque; Fat Sand Rat; Red Fox; Barbary Ground Squirrel; 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
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 to easy. Suitable for most birding / wildlife interest levels.
Comfortable.
Fairly easy. Most species provide good visuals in open conditions, but several target species may require repeat efforts. Others are low density (ie: Great Bustard)
175 – 210
Atlas Mountains, medieval cities, Erg Chebbi dunes, great food
Good to very good. Lighting can be challenging. No dedicated hides or feeders.
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.
This was my first birding trip ever – I filled in for a friend who was booked, but could not go due to a health concern a mere two months from the start of the trip. I was totally unprepared for the intensive focus on the birds however, Stephan and Paul and really the entire group were very gracious and accommodating, and really made an effort to include me and despite my naïveté I really did enjoy the entire experience and saw some pretty cool birds! I would highly recommend this trip to the experienced Birder; and to the beginner understand that it is all birds all the time. The main things you need are a good hat, plenty of sunblock, decent binoculars, hiking shoes are better than plain sneakers as the terrain can be rough and rocky, layers of jacket and shirts for cooler areas, and phone camera is OK but if you really want better pictures of the birds that are at a distance you might want to bring a larger camera. I purchased extra shampoo and shower gel at one of the gas station shops - some of the hotels did not supply all, and even soap was sometimes miniscule. In conclusion Stephan and Paul were not only the Bird Whisperers, making birds magically appear out of nowhere, making sure everyone could get a view, lugged those scopes all over for a “Birds Eye view for all”, expertly navigated every detail from travel to sites and hotels and food and rest stops. They are truly the entire package of a professional guide ! I also mention Ibrahim, our driver -I even told Stephan he should give him a part of his paycheck - he did such a great job of navigating the tiny roads and big highways and even spotted some of the birds as we were driving . He even stayed with those of us who were staying on at the Relax Airport hotel and made sure we all got properly checked in . All in all it was a fabulous experience .
Stephan and Paul Josop did a superb job guiding the group....I plan to travel with them again in the future!
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.
I had an amazing trip. The guides, Glen Valentine and Mark Beevers, were knowledgeable and caring. Everything ran smoothly and efficiently. Thanks for an excellent trip!
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