Horned Viper at Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains, tracing a rugged line across Morocco from the Atlantic coast toward the Algerian border, mark the transition between the Mediterranean-influenced north and the pre-Saharan landscapes beyond—terrain that makes for a striking backdrop when tracking the Horned Viper. Photographers joining NaturesLens' Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife holiday in May will find this the key window for encountering the species here. Patience and a keen eye are rewarded, as the mountainous setting itself lends real drama to any frame this elusive viper appears in.