Souss-Massa National Park, Coastal national park in southwestern Morocco.
Souss-Massa National Park is a protected area along the Atlantic coast in southwestern Morocco, between Agadir and Sidi Ifni. It covers sand dunes, wetlands, grasslands, and rocky cliffs, crossed by two rivers, the Oued Souss and the Oued Massa, both of which flow into the sea.
The park was created in 1991 to protect endangered bird and plant species along this stretch of coast. In 2005, it was recognized as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, which reinforced its protection status.
The Oued Massa river, which runs through the park, draws birdwatchers from around the world hoping to spot rare species along the water. On the banks, you can also see fishermen from nearby villages using methods passed down through generations.
Marked trails at Oued Souss and Oued Massa let visitors explore the area on foot, with early morning being the best time for birdwatching. An information center inside the park offers guidance on the different habitats and the species found there.
The northern bald ibis, a dark bird with a bare red face, was long thought extinct in Morocco before being rediscovered in this park. A share of the few remaining birds in the world nest on the cliffs right along the coastline.
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