4 Days Marrakech to Atlas Mountains Birding Tour

Day 1: Oukaimeden – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

We will pick you up from the local Marrakech airport or greet you at your hotel as you begin an incredible birding trip from Marrakech (accommodation the day before the birding tour is possible upon request – just contact us). We start our tour with a breathtaking drive up to the High Atlas Mountains, where you may take in the breathtaking scenery. Look for local species such the Moroccan Magpie, Moussier’s Redstart, Southern Grey Shrike, Little Owl, Sardinian Warbler, and House Bunting throughout the pleasant journey. We may be able to detect the rare Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker and the gorgeous Blue Rock Thrush as we make our way across the steep slopes. As we arrive to the well-known Moroccan ski resort of Oukaimeden, be ready to be in awe of sightings of Atlas Horned Lark, Alpine Chough, Rock Sparrow, and the gorgeous Crimson-winged Finch. We’re going to have supper and stay the night at a nearby hotel.

Day 2: Travel to Ouarzazate and Boumalne Dades from the High Atlas Mountains

We say goodbye to the mountains and cross the magnificent Tizi-n’Tichka pass at 2260 meters as we continue our 4-day Atlas Birding Tour. Look for raptors like the Long-legged Buzzard and Bonelli’s Eagle throughout the roughly 4-hour trip to Ouarzazate. We will have a tour of the Mansour Eddahbi barrage, where you may see interesting bird species such cormorants, black-winged stilts, marbled ducks, ruddy shelducks, and maghreb larks. We will then go to Boumalne Dades, the Valley of Roses, and Skoura, where we will have supper and spend the night at a nearby hotel.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Dades Gorge – Tagdilt Track – Boumalne Dades

Prepare yourself for an exciting day of birdwatching in the Atlas Mountains with our Marrakech-based Atlas Mountains Birding Tour. We’ll take a car to one of Morocco’s best birdwatching locations, the well-known Tagdilt circuit. Amazing species including the Red-rumped Wheatear, Cream-colored Courser, Temminck’s Lark, Trumpeter Finch, Thekla Lark, Hoopoe Lark, Short-toed Lark, and the migrating Thick-billed Lark may all be seen here. We will also take a tour of the stunning Dades Gorges, where you may see Bonelli’s Eagle and Tristram’s Warbler nesting. We’ll go back to Ouarzazate as the day comes to an end for supper and lodging at a nearby hotel.

Day 4: End of the Birding Tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech

We’ll transport you from Ouarzazate to Marrakech on the last day, passing via the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains. To make the most of your birdwatching experience, we’ll stop at many locations along the route. We’ll travel to Marrakech in the afternoon, where you’ll check into a local hotel for supper and lodging.

We are grateful that you are visiting our nation with Birding travel Morocco expedition, as we provide exciting excursions and adventure packages for your incredible bird watching vacation in North Africa. Please get in touch with us directly if you need to change this proposed circuit.

included:

• Comfortable transport
• Hotel accommodation with HB
• professional guiding service

Reservation:

To make a reservation for a Marrakech bird viewing excursion, please email us. Please let us know your arrival and departure dates if you have a certain date in mind.

Accommodation / Food

For your birdwatching excursions of Morocco, we provide cozy accommodations with traditional Moroccan dinners and breakfasts.

Costs associated with birding:

The cost is determined on the number of passengers you are taking.