6 days tour
program of 6 days atlas mountains and sahara desert birding tour from marrakesh
DAY 1: MARRAKECH HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS OUKAIMEDEN
Experience the best of bird watching in Morocco with our 6-day tour starting from Marrakech. We’ll pick you up from your hotel or Marrakech airport laccommodation available upon request. Our jourmey begins by driving to Oukaimeden, nestled in the High Atlas Mountains. This region offers a diverse range of bird species including resident favorites like Little Owi, Sardinian Warbler. Spotless Starling, Moroccan Magpie Moussier’s Redstart, House Bunting, Blue Rock Thrush, and the endemic Lovaillant’s Green Woodpecker Keep an eye out for the handsome Crimson-winged Finch, Rock Sparrow, Alpine Accentor Alpine Chough Black Wheatear, and Atlas Horned Lark Spend the night in a local hotel with dinner
DAY 2: ATLAS MOUNTAINS-OUARZAZATE BOUMALNE DADES
After returning to Marrakech, we’ll embark on a scenic drive through the majestic Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Look out for Tristram’s Warbler and potential raptors such as Long-legged Buzzard and Bonelli’s Eagle A stop at Amerzgane presents an opportunity to spot the rare Maghreb Wheatear. Our journey continues to Dades, where we’ll have dinner and accommodation in Boumalne Dades
DAY 3: BOUMALNE DADES-TAGIHET TRACK
Today, we’ll explore the renowned Tagdilt track, one of Morocco’s top birding areas. Here, we’ll encounter various specios, including the Red- rumped Wheatear, Hoopoe Lark Temminck’s Lark, Short-toed Lark Thekla Lark. Trumpeter Finch, Cream-coloured Courser, and Thick-billed Lark Well visit a rocky canyon inhabited by people living in caves, where you may spot Maghreb Wheatear Houbara Desert Lark, and Pharaoh Eagle Owl. Enjoy dinner and accommodation in a local riad in Boumaine Dades
DAY 4: DADES TODRA GORGE GOULMIMA MERZOUGA
DAY 5: MERZOUGA ERG CHEBBI DUNES
Today, we venture into the captivating sandy dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Prepare to encounter Brown-necked Raven, Hoopoe Lark, Desert Sparrow, African Desert Warbler, Desert Lark, Bar-tailed Lark, Spotted Sandgrouse Crowned Sandgrouse, Barbary Falcon, Lanner Falcon, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, and Saharan Olivaceous Warbler if the season allows, we may visit a nearby seasonal lake in Merzouga village, offering sightings of ducks, waders, and the Egyptian Nightjar Enjoy dinner and comfortable accommodation in Merzouga
DAY 6: MERZOUGA TIZI N TICHKA MARRAKESH
On the final day of our 1-week Sahara Desert birding tour, we travel back to Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains We’ll make several birding stops along the way before dropping you off at your Marrakech hotel, and it’s the end of your Birding Tour now for an extraordinary birdwatching experience in one of Africa’s most captivating countries.
Why Love Nature
A bit about us, we are a Amazigh family. Born and raised within the Sahara. As people we have a natural affinity for nature, from a small child my siblings and myself have had a love for the wild side of nature, especially the birds that are unique to morocco. So we have put that love into developing a truly unique experience for our much welcomed guests.
As a tour agency who specialize in Bird Watching, we take pride in delivering a truly unforgettable and unique experience for you. From taking you through breath taking scenic routes, to the busy city streets, allowing you to bask in the Magestic Morocco.
Our tours are suited any Twitcher or Birder who are excited to meet our truly beautiful feathered friends. We are not just guiding you, but we are also experiencing these magical moments with you, by the time your tour comes to an end, we will part ways as firm friends or your extended Moroccan family.
We take pride in delivering a holiday you’ll never forget, helping you forge life long memories and experience life the Moroccan way. We cant wait to meet you and show you all the wonders Morocco holds.
See you soon!