Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife Photography Tour
Reserve with a deposit of £800
No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.
Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife - 9th - 16th May 2027 - £3999 - Single occupancy
No payment is taken at enquiry stage. We confirm availability first, then send booking forms and deposit payment details. Please read our booking conditions and financial protection information before paying a deposit.
Southern Morocco is open & exposed. South of the Atlas Mountains, the land breaks into wide gravel plains, dry riverbeds & dune systems where visibility stretches for kilometres. Mornings are cool & still, with colour building quickly as the sun rises, while evenings bring fast-falling temperatures as heat leaves the ground. Light changes rapidly, rewarding early starts & careful positioning.
Wildlife activity follows clear patterns tied to temperature & time of day. Birds move early, often flying low across open ground before heat builds. Mammals appear briefly at dusk, keeping to the edges of dunes & plains rather than crossing open terrain. Reptiles surface only in narrow temperature windows, when conditions allow movement without prolonged exposure. Photography here depends on timing rather than volume.
This trip is structured to work with those rhythms. Days are planned around light & temperature rather than fixed timetables, allowing sessions to extend or pause as conditions dictate. Travel is by private 4×4, with time spent on foot where needed to work angles & backgrounds. Group sizes are kept small, with experienced guidance focused on reading behaviour, anticipating movement & refining composition in open environments.
Our guests will leave Morocco with images shaped by restraint rather than spectacle. The emphasis is on clean backgrounds, controlled light & behaviour-led encounters, alongside a stronger understanding of how to work in arid conditions. This is a trip that sharpens fieldcraft as much as portfolios, rewarding patience, observation & precision.
This trip is one of our wildlife photography holidays in Morocco & part of our programme of African wildlife photography holidays.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
- Day 1 - Assemble Marrakech Airport - transfer to Local Hotel - overnight Marrakech
- Day 2 - Atlas crossing, Valley of Birds photography - transfer to Boumalne Dades - overnight Boumalne Dades
- Day 3 - Sunrise bird photography, desert wildlife, night session - overnight Boumalne Dades
- Day 4 - Travel to Sahara, wildlife en route, sunset dune photography - transfer to Merzouga - overnight Merzouga
- Day 5 - Desert birding, remote plains, first Fennec Fox session - overnight Merzouga
- Day 6 - Reptile photography, dunes, second Fennec Fox session - overnight Merzouga
- Day 7 - Pre-sunrise ATV session, rest, evening Fennec Fox photography - overnight Merzouga
- Day 8 - Final sunrise photography - transfer to Errachdia
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
- Sunrise & sunset photography across gravel plains & dune systems
- Desert wildlife photography focused on behaviour & timing
- Tracking & photographing Fennec Foxes in natural conditions
- Early-morning bird photography in open desert habitats
- Reptile photography during narrow activity windows
- Night & low-light photography under clear desert skies
What Do You Need To Bring With You?
The items listed below are intended as guidance rather than requirements. They outline optional & recommended clothing & camera equipment to help you prepare for the conditions & photographic opportunities you may encounter.
Clothing suggestions for the conditions expected.
- Clothing suitable for hot conditions
- Lightweight, breathable clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots
- Sun hat or cap
- Sunglasses
Suggested camera equipment for the opportunities expected.
- DSLR or mirrorless camera body
- Spare camera body
- Spare batteries, charger & memory cards
- Super-telephoto lens (e.g. 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 800mm)
- Teleconverter (optional)
- Macro or close-focus lens (optional)
- Tripod, monopod or bean bag
- Lens cleaning kit
- Camera backpack or suitable carry-on bag
- Laptop or storage device for image backup
What's Included & What's Not Included On The Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife Photography Holiday
Before booking the Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife Photography Holiday, we recommend reviewing what is included in the trip price, along with any items that are not. This helps ensure you have a clear understanding of what is covered, allowing you to focus fully on the photographic experience.
Most services & experiences are included in the trip price.
- Guidance from our experienced team members
- Accommodation on a Single occupancy basis
- Internal transfers
- Park fees
- Permits
- Meals on a half board basis
Some items & services are not included in the trip price.
- International flights
- Internal flights
- Internal transfers
- Camera equipment
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- All drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
This wildlife photography holiday is carefully structured around reliable encounters with a diverse range of wildlife. Intended photography subjects include African Houbara Bustard, Bar-tailed Lark, Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark, Cream-coloured Courser, Desert Monitor, Desert Warbler, Egyptian Nightjar, Fennec Fox, Horned Viper & Thick-billed Lark. As with all ethical wildlife photography, sightings cannot be guaranteed.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.
Join our Moroccan wildlife photography tour focused on desert wildlife behaviour, early light & brief encounters across Morocco’s arid landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve compiled answers to the questions we are most commonly asked about this photography tour, covering everything from accommodation, transport & group size through to photography opportunities, fitness requirements & what to expect in the field. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us – we’re always happy to discuss any aspect of the trip before you book.