Iriqui National Park

The 123,000-hectare park stretches between the Draa River and Anti-Atlas mountains, featuring desert landscapes with wooded steppes, savannas, and temporary wetlands.

Established in 1994, the park aims to protect Lake Iriqui's wetland ecosystem and reintroduce extinct species like the North African ostrich and oryx.

Several families maintain traditional livestock grazing practices within the park boundaries, following ancient seasonal migration patterns across the desert landscape.

Visitors can access the park through roads connecting to major cities, with Ouarzazate located 150 kilometers north and Zagora 80 kilometers northeast.

During wet seasons, Lake Iriqui transforms into a temporary wetland, attracting numerous migratory birds including flamingos, coots, and various waterfowl species.

Location: Tata Province

Location: Zagora Province

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 29.84165,-6.51725

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:29