Moulay Bousselham Lagoon Morocco

Moulay Bousselham Lagoon in Morocco is a biosphere reserve area and a protected wetland situated on the north Atlantic Coast, Morocco. The Moulay Bousselham Lagoon, Morocco is all low-lying, separated from the ocean by a cordon of ancient sand dunes, which reach up to 74 meters in height. It is one of the top Morocco tourist attractions which draw a huge number of visitors enthusiastic to see the varied flora and fauna of the wetlands.

The wetland and tidal lagoon of Merja Zerga is a large wetland area neighboring Moulay Bousselham Lagoon, Morocco and has been given a protected wildlife status recently. This is one of the most visited places to explore Morocco wildlife. The reserve is situated at the mouth of the meandering river Qued Drader which flows from the pre-Rif hills in the east. It is house to innumerable vegetation and excellent wildlife.

Merja Zerda provides a wide open space to the herds of sheep and cattle to graze. Around the margin of the wetlands, there are lines of dwarf palm and giant tender agaves. Merja Zerda also provides a huge podium for bird watchers who visit this reserve. In the winter months of December and January this wetland receives a population of at least 100,000-200,000 waterfowl of various species. There is also a good population of waders, including flamingos, little ringed plovers, black winged stilts and black tailed godwits.
This varied biodiversity in Moulay Bousselham Lagoon is one of the most popular of the Morocco tourist attractions.