Morocco is one of the North Africa’s best birding locations. There’s a wide range of easily accessed sites in reach diversity of habitats that are often very different from those found in neighboring Europe. More than 480 species have been recorded in Morocco, and birders can usually find something of interest throughout the year. Having said that, the period from March to May is considered the optimum bird-watching season, as a wide variety of specie both resident and migrant are present, and the weather is generally mild and sunny. Morocco is an important stop for millions of migrants on their way to and from Westen Europe, and more than 100 species are considered regular winter visitors. Morocco offers good opportunities to see a range of birds such as larks, raptors, warblers, water birds and wheatears, along with a few specific species that are difficult to find elsewhere.
Bird Watching in Morocco
Morocco is one of the North Africa’s best birding locations. There’s a wide range of easily accessed sites in reach diversity of habitats that are often very different from those found in neighboring Europe. More than 480 species have been recorded in Morocco, and birders can usually find something of interest throughout the year. Having said that, the period from March to May is considered the optimum bird-watching season, as a wide variety of specie both resident and migrant are present, and the weather is generally mild and sunny. Morocco is an important stop for millions of migrants on their way to and from Westen Europe, and more than 100 species are considered regular winter visitors. Morocco offers good opportunities to see a range of birds such as larks, raptors, warblers, water birds and wheatears, along with a few specific species that are difficult to find elsewhere.
