Merzouga Bird-Watching Tours
Explore the birdlife of Merzouga with local guidance. Choose a full-day, 2-day, or 3-day birdwatching program across dunes, seasonal wetlands, rocky plains, palm groves, and other desert habitats.
One-Day Desert Birding Expedition
Explore the desert habitats around Erg Chebbi in search of the Desert Sparrow, visiting traditional clay ruins, old nomad settlements, and sandy scrub areas where this characteristic Sahara species can be found.
- Sunrise search for Desert Sparrow in traditional clay ruins
- Track breeding pairs and learn about their unique nesting habits
- Explore sandy dunes and dry desert scrublands around Erg Chebbi
- Traditional Moroccan mint tea break with Brahim's family
2-Day Merzouga Birdwatching Tour
Explore rugged desert canyons, rocky cliffs, dry tamarisk riverbeds, and sandy scrub while searching for the Pharaoh Eagle Owl, Crowned Sandgrouse, and other characteristic desert birds.
- Spot the majestic Pharaoh Eagle Owl roosting on steep canyon ledges
- Track the exceptionally camouflaged Crowned Sandgrouse resting in sandy scrub
- Observe twilight activity of desert falcons and sandgrouse species
- Includes traditional Berber Pizza dinner & peaceful desert camp stay
3-Day Merzouga Desert Birding Adventure
Explore the wider Merzouga desert over three days, searching open plains and stony Hammada for Greater Hoopoe-Lark, Cream-colored Courser, Crowned Sandgrouse, and other characteristic desert species.
- Witness the breathtaking display flight of the Greater Hoopoe-Lark
- Search flat stony Hammada plains for the elegant Cream-colored Courser
- Locate breeding areas of Temminck's Horned Lark and Thick-billed Lark
- All-inclusive 4x4 desert transport with professional driver and custom meals
- Stargazing night at a premium desert camp surrounded by sand dunes