Do you like to fish till you drop? Do your vacation plans include getting your line wet? Then try your luck in an exotic Morocco Holiday.
Believe it or not, fishing is a favorite pastime in this seemingly desert country. For some Moroccans, fishing is a way of life. For visitors too, fishing in Morocco can make for the perfect vacation. There are many opportunities for fishing in the quiet waters of the rivers and lakes throughout the country
What You’ll Find Fishing on Your Morocco Holiday
Setting on the North African coast, Morocco offers some of the best deep sea fishing found anywhere. If capturing the slimy sardines or smelt is your thing, you will find the waters around Morocco abound in many species of fish.
Here are some of the species that will tangle your line:
- Sea Perch
- Mullet
- Bonitos
- Chad
- Groper
If you are looking for a bigger catch and the challenge that comes with it, there’s more:
- Swordfish
- Tuna
- Barracuda
- Marlins
- Shark
All these fish and more are found in the teeming waters off the coast of Morocco.
Take your pick from several ports that offer deep sea fishing such as Sakhla (Sahara), Mohammedia (Casablanca) or Agadir, just to name a few.
Coastal villages such Essouira and Mirleft offer you the chance to test your skills at beach casting. You can enjoy the wonderful scenery of castles in the sand, kitesurfers and offshore islands all the while catching fish.
Of course, you can book a boat in the villages to take you out to the Atlantic for the big game fish or take a smaller boat trip to fish in the Mediterranean Sea.
Your Moroccan tour operator will set you up with a outfitter that has your safety as his first concern. You can even bring your own fishing rod or the outfitter will furnish everything including lunch.
Lake Fishing & More on A Morocco Holiday
This magical land offers you pure mountain air, stunning panoramas, and warm Morocco Sun. Add that to sports fishing and your Moroccan holiday will be one you will never forget.
Numerous lakes give you the chance sit in a boat, listen to quiet nature while fishing for trout, black bass, carp, pike and others.
Nestled in the incredible High Atlas Mountains is the lake of Bin El Ouidane. The landscape is striking.
Here, you’ll find clear blue skies and some of the best lake fishing around. Bin el Ouidine has untold numbers of giant mirror carp, scaled mirror carp and common carp to challenge your expertise. Maybe your hard work will reward you with a record breaking fish. Include an overnight stay and you will treated to a star filled night you won’t soon forget.
…More Morocco Lakes
Another High Atlas Mountain lake, Ait Aadel, offers great black bass and perch fishing. It comes with a backdrop of snow covered peaks of the mountains as well as incredible panaromas and vistas.
You can go for the big one while floating along on the River Tessaout. Just let the Moroccan tour guide know what you want to catch. They will take you to the best fish feeding locations. Trout and barbel can be caught in the rivers, gorges, and wadies. For example, fish for the huge barbel in the River Rlia while sitting in the shade of the surrounding trees.
Then, when you’re all fished out, head back to Marrakech holiday for evening festivities.
Fly Fishing in Morocco & The Best Seasons for Holiday
Head into the Middle Atlas Mountains and do a little fly fishing. The season starts in March when you can find locals along side visitors trying our their latest flies. Morocco has an indigenous band of record sized brown trout. Come test your flying skills!
Fishing season in the fresh waters of Morocco is between May and June. Clearly, sport fishing is in the challenge of catching. It’s the basic struggle of man against the fish and your fishing choices are numerous in Morocco.
You can book a fishing tour or add on a day fishing trip to your present Morocco itinerary. Let your Morocco Tour Operator know what you like to do and they will make all the arrangements. They can assist you in getting the fishing permits needed for your specific type of fishing.
Your Moroccan tour operator know when and where the best is found. If your dream Morocco holiday is to fish till you drop or catching a record breaking fish, while surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and gifted with perfect weather, then Morocco is waiting for you. Grab your fishing rod, best lures, throwing watch aside and enjoy your stay.
by Carole Morris
