Morocco: Autumn Birding In Agadir
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Highlights
- Exciting birding from Atlantic shore to Sahara’s edge
- Superb range of NW African specialities
- Bald Ibis, Moussier’s Redstart, Tristram’s Warbler, Common Bulbul, House Bunting
- Pelagic boat trip off Agadir, 'chumming' for shearwaters, petrels and other seabirds
- Includes a two-night 'desert stopover' in Goulimime
- Cream-coloured Courser, Fulvous Babbler, Saharan Scrub Warbler, Trumpeter Finch
- Always a chance of something rare or unexpected - Great Knot found by our 2014 group!
- Expertly led by Limosa's Arnoud van den Berg, a foremost authority on Morocco’s birds
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- Limosa Tour Leader
- Flights direct from London Gatwick to Agadir
- 7 nights accommodation, two good Moroccan tourist hotels
- All meals included - with water provided during the day
- Pelagic boat trip off Agadir
- All local travel, entry fees, tour based tips and taxes
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Itinerary
Our autumn birdwatching tour to Morocco begins with a flight from London Gatwick to Agadir. Depending on flight schedules (which differ every year), we may arrive in time to settle in and enjoy some initial birding this afternoon.
Exiting into the sea at Agadir...
Early risers will relish the chance to check out the environs of the hotel, where ‘strangers’ such as Spotless Starling, House Bunting and cheery Common Bulbuls mingle with the likes of Blackcap, Chiffchaff and more familiar ‘British’ birds.
The coastal cliffs ...
Setting off early from Agadir on the morning of day four, we travel south for a two-night stay at a good hotel (with great food) in the desert town of Goulimime, ‘Gateway to the Sahara’.
We'll pause along the way to pay a first visit to the bird-rich estuary of...
After a last look at the desert habitats around Goulimime on the morning of day 6, we travel back north to Agadir. It’s a fascinating journey across a range of semi-desert habitats, where we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more dry country birds beside the road.
...If flight schedules allow, we will make a return visit to the estuary of the River Sous estuary. With autumn migration in full flow, there is a considerable turnover of birds at this season and one never quite knows what might turn up next - we could find anything fro...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Founded in 1985, Limosa is proud to be recognised as one of the world’s leading specialist operators of birding and wildlife tours.
Our varied annual programme is selected from a repertoire of more than 200 of the very best in birding and wildlife trips. Meticulously planned, professionally led and with prices that are genuinely all-inclusive, Limosa offers something for everyone: from short breaks in Britain and Europe through to a comprehensive selection of longer holidays to some of the world’s most beautiful wild places.
From our behind the scenes paperwork and planning to our website, brochures, newsletters and Tour Info Packs - all reflect the same high standards and quality of service. We look upon all of our guests as friends and take great pride in our high level of repeat business and the fact that so many new customers come to us by personal recommendation. On almost any Limosa tour there is likely to be someone for whom this is their first trip, whilst others in the party may have taken twenty or more holidays with us - and the current record is now more than fifty!
Whether you are a beginner new to birding or an ‘old hand’ with bags of experience, our tours are all about having fun whilst seeing lots of great birds. Travel with us in Limosa’s 30th Anniversary Year - and share our passion for birds and birdwatching the world over.
10 Top Reasons to Travel with Limosa ...
- The best guides ~ experienced, professional, enthusiastic, friendly and fun
- Small group camaraderie ~ limits of between 5-12 participants on most tours
- Ideal for everyone ~ with as much help and individual attention as you need
- Carefully planned itineraries ~ good food, comfortable lodgings and great birding!
- 30 years experience ~ specialising in birdwatching and wildlife tours
- High level of repeat custom ~ hundreds of personal recommendations
- All-inclusive holidays ~ absolutely NO hidden extras
- Discounts for Early Booking, Frequent Travel and airport parking and hotels
- Fully licensed and bonded with ATOL and ABTOT for your financial protection
- Supporting conservation through sponsorship, donation and action
Is Limosa For Me
Whether you're a beginner new to birdwatching or someone with years of experience, if you're passionate about birds and wildlife, you will find that Limosa's birdwatching tours have been designed with you in mind. Within our latest programme, you will find holidays that focus solely on birds through to those which also feature mammals, butterflies and more general wildlife.
Our varied annual schedule is selected from a repertoire of more than 200 of the very best in birdwatching and wildlife tours. Meticulously planned, professionally led and with prices that are genuinely all-inclusive, we offer something for everyone: from guided BirdWalks and birdwatching tours in Britain and Europe through to a comprehensive selection of longer birding and wildlife holidays to some of the world’s most beautiful wild places.
All that you need to enjoy them is a love of birds and the natural world, a desire to travel - and of course your binoculars!
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You may cancel your booking at any stage. Cancellation must be advised in writing by the 'lead name' (where possible) and takes effect on the day such notice is received by us. Deposits are non-refundable and all tour and interim flight deposits you have made will be retained by us. In the event of cancellation after the full balance is due, the cancellation charges payable to Limosa are calculated as follows:
85 or more days before departure - Loss of deposit only *1
84-43 days before departure - 50% of total invoice cost
42-29 days before departure - 75% of total invoice cost
28 days or less before departure - 100% of total invoice cost
*1 Plus any additional tour or interim flight deposit payments made.
To protect yourself against cancellation please ensure that you purchase insurance (see 28 below) as early as possible. If the reason for cancellation falls within the terms of your insurance, the above charges will normally be refunded to you by the insurance company less premium cost and any excess applicable.
All meals included - with water provided during the day
WHAT TO EXPECT
An 8-day birdwatching tour to southern Morocco in autumn, featuring five nights at Agadir on the sunny Atlantic shore and a two-night excursion south to Goulimime in search of larks, wheatears and other desert birds. Bald Ibis, Barbary Partridge, Black-crowned Tchagra, Moussier’s Redstart, Saharan Scrub Warbler and Fulvous Babbler among many North African specialities to watch for. Additional highlights include an easy pelagic boat trip that's been superb for seabirds on our previous tours, and visits to the Oued Sous and Oued Massa - Morocco's premier birdwatching sites.
Agadir has aMediterranean-type climate. In January/February, the weather is usually pleasantly warm and sunny, with average daily temperatures typically in the range of 8-20°C (46-68°F) and 9 hours of sunshine. It can be hotter in the south around Goulimime. November weather is similar but averaging slightly warmer at Agadir, 12-23C (54-73F). Rainfall is low (averaging less than two inches) at both seasons, but possible at anytime. It can sometimes rather feel cool, especially if a brisk onshore breeze is blowing.
To make the best of the birding on this tour, however, and to beat the heat of the day at times, please be prepared for some early starts.
BIRDS
110-150 species
WALKING
The walking effort is easy, with short walks over mostly flat terrain. To make the best of the birding on this tour, however, and to beat the heat of the day at times, please be prepared for some early starts.
Comfy walking shoes or lightweight boots recommended to protect against sharp stones in the desert areas and mountains. Depending on access, walking beside the Sous can sometimes be wet and muddy in places - take a pair of old trainers or flip-flops (or welly boots) that you don’t mind messing up.
TRAVEL
We use the only direct scheduled flights, these being with Easyjet from London Gatwick to Agadir.
Ground Transport is by minibus with local driver.
BOAT TRIPS
Our tour price includes a pelagic boat trip off Agadir in search of seabirds. We usually sail from Agadir at about 07.00am and head up to 10kms out to sea to ‘chum’ for seabirds. Our boat is a small but modern sea-going cruiser equipped with radar, an open upper deck for viewing and an enclosed cabin area with toilet facilities. Lunch is included and served on board, often featuring fish freshly caught, and we return to port in the afternoon. Life jackets are provided for all passengers.
As with all boat trips, this is weather dependent and the ship won’t sail if the conditions are unsuitable. Anyone preferring to stay ashore on the day rather than take the boat trip is welcome to do so.
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