Wildlife & National Parks in Essaouira

One of the most picturesque coastal cities in Africa, Essaouria in Morocco is famous for its windsurfing and fishing spots. Within the ancient red walls of Essaouria lies its peculiar charm. You will be greeted by a pleasant visual of white washed and blue shuttered houses, art galleries, wood workshops, fishermen and colorful boats. The various tourist attractions in Essaouira make it a place worth visiting, including the wildlife and national parks in Essaouira.

Among the wildlife and national parks in Essaouira, the most renowned is the birdlife habitat in Oualidia, a coastal village in Essaouira. It is one of the richest birdlife habitats in Morocco and an important resting area for migrating birds in spring and autumn. The coastal wetlands, sands and saltpans, the jagged reefs and the lagoons of Sidi Moussa and Oualidia is home to a huge variety of species - pink flamingoes, avocets, stilts, godwits, storks, waders, terns, egrets, warblers and many others.

You will also find several countryside species at this birdlife habitat, including the golden oriole and hoopoe. Flocks of shearwaters are often seen near the shore. The best watching locations are the two lagoons and the rocky cliff at Cap Beddouza.

This birdlife habitat, one of the rare wildlife and national parks in Essaouira, lies on the 70 km stretch of coast between Sidi Moussa and Cap Beddouza.