Mountains
Hoist yourself up here for rock
climbing from bouldering to
mountaineering; downhill skiing
and ski trekking; spotting wildlife
including apes, sheep and
leopards, all of the Barbary
variety; trekking, mountain biking
and white-water rafting.Desert
Hotfoot it to the Sahara for camel
treks, moonlight dune hikes,
sleeping in a Berber tent,
sandboarding and wildlife-
watching including desert
warblers and the bat-eared
fennec fox.Coast
Hit the beach for surfing,
windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking
and canoeing; and for marine
mammals and bird life such as the
endangered bald ibis.Hammams
Every self-respecting town has a
hammam, where you can get a
good scrub.Morocco is arguably Africa’s top trekking destination:
walking between Berber villages in the High Atlas is a
classic travel experience, the kind you will rave about
for years to come. However, with the country’s
diverse terrain, numerous other activities are on offer.
Birdwatching enthusiasts, golfers, cyclists, climbers,
riders and spa devotees will all find options to
challenge, excite and relax. Another bonus: whether
you’re skiing, surfing or camel trekking, between
activities you can enjoy the wonderful Moroccan
culture and hospitality.BIRDWATCHING
Morocco is a birdwatcher’s paradise. A startling array
of species inhabits the country’s diverse ecosystems
and environments, especially the coastal wetlands.
Around 460 species have been recorded in the
country, many of them migrants passing through in
spring and autumn, when Morocco becomes a way
station between sub-Saharan Africa and breeding
grounds in Scandinavia, Greenland and northern
Russia. Other birds fly to Morocco to avoid the harsh
northern-European winters.
A pleasant time for birdwatching is March through
May, when the weather is comfortable and a wide
variety of species is usually present. The winter is
also a particularly active time in the wetlands and
lagoons.
For more information on Morocco’s bird life, Click
here.Guides & Tours
In addition to local birdwatching guides, the following UK-based companies offer Moroccan
tours:
Birdfinders (www.birdfinders.co.uk)
Birdwatching Breaks (www.birdwatchingbreaks.com)
Naturetrek (www.naturetrek.co.uk)
Wild Insights (www.wildinsights.co.uk)
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