Day 1 — Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Oukaimeden

Your Morocco birdwatching adventure begins with a scenic drive from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains towards Oukaimeden, one of the country’s most important mountain birding sites.

Along the route, we will look for several resident species including Little Owl, Sardinian Warbler, Spotless Starling, Moroccan Magpie, Moussier’s Redstart, House Bunting, Blue Rock Thrush, and the endemic Levaillant’s Green Woodpecker.

In the mountain landscapes around Oukaimeden, we hope to observe Crimson-winged Finch, Rock Sparrow, Alpine Accentor, Alpine Chough, Black Wheatear, and Atlas Horned Lark.

Dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable local hotel.

Day 2 — Atlas Mountains → Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dades

After breakfast, we continue through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains and cross the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering spectacular panoramic views and excellent birding opportunities.

During the journey, we may encounter Tristram’s Warbler as well as impressive raptors including Long-legged Buzzard and Bonelli’s Eagle.

We stop near Amerzgane in search of the rare Maghreb Wheatear before continuing through Skoura and the southern valleys towards Boumalne Dades.

Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional local accommodation.

Day 3 — Boumalne Dades → Tagdilt Track

Today we explore the famous Tagdilt Track, one of Morocco’s top birdwatching areas for desert and steppe species.

The open landscapes here attract an impressive variety of birds including:

• Red-rumped Wheatear
• Hoopoe Lark
• Temminck’s Lark
• Short-toed Lark
• Thekla Lark
• Trumpeter Finch
• Cream-coloured Courser
• Thick-billed Lark

Later, we visit a rocky canyon area where local families still live in traditional cave homes. This habitat is excellent for Maghreb Wheatear, Desert Lark, and the impressive Pharaoh Eagle Owl.

Dinner and overnight stay in a charming riad in Boumalne Dades.

Day 4 — Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Tinjdad → Merzouga

This morning we travel through the spectacular Todra Gorge, famous for its dramatic cliffs and excellent birdwatching opportunities.

Possible sightings today include:

• Tristram’s Warbler
• Black Wheatear
• Blue Rock Thrush
• Rock Dove
• Crag Martin
• Bonelli’s Eagle

As we continue towards Merzouga and the Sahara Desert, we search for Scrub Warbler, Thick-billed Lark, and Trumpeter Finch in the desert plains and rocky habitats.

Dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable desert hotel in Merzouga.

Day 5 — Merzouga → Erg Chebbi Dunes

Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent dunes of Erg Chebbi, one of the highlights of any birdwatching tour in Morocco.

The sandy desert landscapes around Merzouga are home to several fascinating desert species including:

• 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
• Saharan Olivaceous Warbler

Depending on seasonal conditions, we may also visit the temporary lake near Merzouga village, which can attract ducks, waders, and Egyptian Nightjar.

Dinner and overnight stay in Merzouga.

Day 6 — Exploring the Erg Chebbi Region

After breakfast, we spend a full day exploring the surroundings of Erg Chebbi including sandy dunes, wadis, palm groves, and nearby stony desert areas.

This relaxed day allows us more time to search for target desert species while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara. The region offers exceptional opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and observing wildlife in its natural environment.

The changing desert light throughout the day creates spectacular scenery and unforgettable moments for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Dinner and overnight stay in Merzouga.

Day 7 — Merzouga → Errachidia → Tizi N’Talghomt Pass → Midelt

Today we leave the Sahara and travel north through rocky landscapes, cliffs, deep gorges, and mountain roads towards Midelt.

Along the way, we may spot White-crowned Wheatear and possibly Atlas Wheatear depending on conditions.

We stop at Tizi N’Talghomt Pass where we may observe Tristram’s Warbler before continuing towards the high plains near Zaida in search of one of Morocco’s most difficult and sought-after species — the elusive Dupont’s Lark.

Dinner and overnight stay in Midelt.

Day 8 — Midelt → Middle Atlas → Marrakech

On the final day of the tour, we travel through the beautiful Middle Atlas landscapes on our way back to Marrakech.

Depending on timing and conditions, we may stop along the route for additional birdwatching opportunities and scenic breaks before arriving in Marrakech and transferring you to your accommodation or the airport.

This final journey offers one last opportunity to enjoy Morocco’s diverse landscapes and memorable birdlife before the end of the adventure.