Target species: Spanish Imperial Eagle, Egyptian Vulture, Black Kite, Booted Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Great Bustard, Little Bustard, Iberian Magpie.

Using specialized hides now puts you inches away from rare species in breeding plumage. Photographers get clean, eye-level shots without disturbing the birds.

Great Bustard: One of the heaviest flying birds in the world. They gather on the plains to do their mating dances. Spanish Imperial Eagle: A rare and large bird of prey, you can photograph from premium raptor hides.

Target species: Resplendent Quetzal, Keel-billed Toucan, Collared Aracari, many different species of Hummingbirds, Scarlet & Great Green Macaw, Motmots, Trogons.

Target species: Indri, Aye-aye, Sifaka, Panther Chameleon, Leaf-tailed Gecko,  Pitta-like Ground-Roller, Helmet Vanga.

Hortobágy is the world’s largest staging area for the Common Crane (*Grus grus*), with between 150,000 and 200,000 birds gathering during a single migration season. On peak days, as many as half a million cranes can be seen filling the skies and wetlands, creating an unforgettable spectacle.

The vast open grasslands, wetlands, and dramatic evening fly-ins provide exceptional opportunities to observe and photograph one of nature’s greatest migration events in breathtaking light and scenery.

From August through November, photographers have the opportunity to capture spectacular movements of birds of prey. Species such as the Short-toed Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Osprey, and Bonelli’s Eagle pass overhead every day, offering exceptional photographic opportunities.

Wildlife Explorers also offers optional pelagic boat trips, taking you offshore to photograph seabirds that are rarely seen from land, including shearwaters, Northern Gannets, skuas, and storm-petrels. With a little luck, you may even encounter whales or dolphins, making this an unforgettable wildlife photography experience.

When it comes to wildlife photography, and after four visits there ourselves, we can confidently say (as much as nature allows) that this is truly a paradise for nature photographers!

Barbary Partridge, Black-winged Kite, Crowned Sandgrouse, Black-bellied Sandgrouse, Cream-colored Courser, Hoopoe Lark, Egyptian Vulture, Bar-tailed Desert Lark, Dunn’s Lark, Thekla’s Lark, Moussier’s Redstart (Morocco’s national bird), Blue Tit (subspecies ultramarinus), and Chaffinch (subspecies africana) are just a few of the species you can expect to encounter.

Add to that the delicious cuisine, the ancient villages, the warm hospitality and famous mint tea, the wadis, the bustling souks, and you’ll quickly understand why we keep returning to Morocco.

Join us, without hesitation, on this wonderful journey through an extraordinary country, enjoying an almost private road trip from Marrakesh to Marrakesh!

The price includes:

• Direct round-trip flights Athens – Marrakesh – Athens, based on current airfare rates (01/06/2026).
• All accommodation in carefully selected guesthouses and a Luxury Tented Camp, in single-occupancy rooms.
• Breakfasts and dinners throughout the trip.
• 4×4 SUV vehicle, including fuel and tolls.
• A local driver for the entire duration of the journey.
• Local field guides for locating and photographing the more challenging bird species.
• Field Photography Seminar and Bird Photography Guiding throughout the road trip.

The price does not include:

• Additional meals.
• Entrance fees and activities not included in the itinerary.
• Additional airport charges resulting from excess baggage weight.
• Issuance of an invoice is subject to 24% VAT.
• In the event of cancellation, the cost of the airline ticket is non-refundable.
• If cancellation occurs less than 30 days prior to departure, the full trip cost will be charged.
• Beverages.
• Personal expenses.
• Tips and gratuities.

With wintering species arriving to spend the colder months in Greece, the region offers excellent opportunities to observe and photograph a wide variety of birds, especially birds of prey.

Cinereous Vulture, Griffon Vulture, Golden Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, White-tailed Eagle, Black Kite, Red Kite, Hen Harrier, Western Marsh Harrier, Common Buzzard, Tawny Owl, Little Owl, and Barn Owl are all species that have a strong chance of being photographed during our visit.

Add comfortable accommodation, traditional home-cooked meals at “Boufes & To Masali”, grilled specialties at “Armenis”, and, if time allows, fresh seafood at “Loukoulos”, and you’ll have a good idea of what makes this excursion so special.