Khenifiss National Park, National park and wetland sanctuary in Tarfaya Province, Morocco
Khenifiss is a national park in Tarfaya on Morocco's southern coast featuring desert plateaus, coastal dunes, and a large lagoon system. The landscape spreads across flat terrain with sand dunes that meet a substantial water body where saltwater and freshwater zones blend together.
The area became a nature reserve in 1960 and was upgraded to a Permanent Biological Reserve in 1983. It received its current national park designation in 2006.
The area has long been home to salt harvesting traditions, with residents collecting salt from natural pans near the lagoon through simple methods. Visitors can observe how these practices remain part of everyday life in the nearby communities.
The park sits alongside a major coastal road and is accessible by car, with nearby towns serving as bases for visits. The landscape is flat and open, so sun protection and plenty of water are important for comfort.
The lagoon is a major stopover point for migratory birds, drawing thousands of water birds during winter months. This makes it one of the best locations for birdwatching, especially when populations peak in the cooler season.
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