Merja Zerga, Tidal lagoon in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco.
The Merja Zerga lagoon covers 4,500 hectares, receiving water from both the Oued Drader river and Atlantic Ocean, maintaining an average depth of 1.5 meters.
The Moroccan government designated this wetland as a Permanent Biological Reserve in 1978, followed by its recognition as a Ramsar site in 1980.
Five villages surround the lagoon, with four communities focusing on agriculture while one maintains traditional fishing practices in the protected waters.
Local guides offer boat tours from Moulay Bousselham village for approximately 100 dirhams per hour to observe the diverse bird populations.
The lagoon hosts 30,000 ducks and 80,000 waders during winter migration, making it a primary station on the East Atlantic Flyway.
Location: Rabat-Salé-Kénitra
GPS coordinates: 34.84776,-6.27568
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:23
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