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SIBE de la Moulouya

Maroc oriental  >  Morocco

The area of Embouchure de la Moulouya is a site of biological and ecological interest and constitutes a refuge for dozens of species of migratory birds.

Added* by Bouzidi
Most recent update 10 December 2020

Description

Mouth of the Moulouya river (one of the greater rivers of Morocco) which flows into the Mediterranean in addition to the backwaters and ponds. A fairly calm zone along the year but in summer it's under great pressure during the summer period from June to May. Among the birds you can see here are Osprey, Northern Shoveler, Greater Flamingo, Marbled Teal, Lesser Crested Tern, Little Tern, Audouin's Gull, Western Marsh Harrier and Avocet.

Details

Access

The area is accessible either from the coastal town of Saidia and its magnificent beach or from the town of Berkane via the village of Madagh. You can also take the northern ring road which connects the area to the town coast of Ras el Ma going in the west direction.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Beach , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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