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Ecolodge L'île de Ouarzazate and Lake Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate  >  Morocco

Ecolodge on the edge of Lake Ouarzazate. A walk from the lodge to the lake brings many birds.

Added* by CK
Most recent update 11 travnja 2026

Description

Ecolodge L'île de Ouarzazate is located on the western shore of Lake Ouarzazate. From the ecolodge onwards to the lake you'll find plenty of birds in the bushes, plains, on the water and overhead. Birds you can observe include Zlatokrila utva, Mramorna patka, Vlastelica, Riđokrila Pješčarka, Američki crnoglavi galeb, Plamenac, Mala Bijela Čaplja, Blistavi Ibis, Eja Močvarica, Sivi Ćuk, Pupavac, Plavoglava pčelarica, Pčelarica, Veliki svračak, Riđoglavi Svračak, Kukmasta Ševa, and White-crowned Wheatear.

Details

Access

Ecolodge L'île de Ouarzazate is located on the western shore of Lake Ouarzazate, about 10 km from the city center of Ouarzazate. Press P on the map for directions to the lodge. Park your car there and walk towards the lake. A stay at the ecolodge is recommended. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 3 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake , Plain , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Dusty , No shadow , Dry

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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