Souss Massa National Park Tour from Agadir

About this activity

A Souss Massa National Park tour from Agadir is an easy way to spend a morning or afternoon in the wild. The park lies about 40 minutes south of the city, on a coast of dunes, wetlands and farmland. Your guide takes you from your hotel to the protected reserves and back.

You start at the Massa River estuary. With the binoculars provided, look for herons, flamingos in season, and the rare Northern Bald Ibis, a bird the park works hard to protect. A short stop at the park museum explains the conservation work behind it.

Next comes the Rokein Reserve, where you explore the grounds to look for Scimitar-horned oryx, addax and dorcas gazelles. These are Saharan species that the park helps protect, and the guide helps you find them. The park covers about 338 square kilometers, so the landscape changes a lot as you move through it.

The trip takes about 4.5 hours and runs daily with free hotel pick-up from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght and Anza. It suits nature lovers, birdwatchers and families who want a calm break from the beach.

Highlights

• Spot the Northern Bald Ibis, herons and seasonal flamingos at the Massa River estuary
• Look for Scimitar-horned oryx, addax and dorcas gazelles in the Rokein Reserve
• Learn about the park's conservation work at the park museum
• Use the binoculars provided for close wildlife viewing
• Enjoy a scenic drive through countryside and Berber villages
• Free hotel pick-up and drop-off from Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght and Anza

What's included

Itinerary

1. Hotel pick-up (09:00)Your driver collects you at your hotel in Agadir or Taghazout for the morning departure.
2. Scenic drive southDrive about 40 minutes south of Agadir through traditional countryside to the national park.
3. Massa River estuaryGo birdwatching with binoculars. You may see pink flamingos, herons and the rare Northern Bald Ibis.
4. Park museumMake a short visit to learn about the park's mission to protect endangered species.
5. Rokein ReserveExplore the reserve with your guide and look for Scimitar-horned oryx, addax and dorcas gazelles in their natural habitat.
6. Return journeyDrive back around 12:45 through local Berber villages.
7. Hotel drop-offArrive back at your accommodation in Agadir or Taghazout at about 13:30.

Good to know

Meeting point and pick-up

Free pick-up at your hotel in Agadir, Taghazout, Tamraght or Anza.

What to bring

• Sun hat and sunscreen
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Camera
• Light layer for cooler mornings

Important information

• Entry to the protected wildlife reserves requires a licensed park ranger or professional guide, which the tour provides.
• Animal and bird sightings are not guaranteed and can vary with season, tide and water levels.
• Flamingos are most likely to be seen during the winter migration, from November to March.

Cancellation

Free cancellation.

Frequently asked questions