Desert Monitor at Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains cut a rugged spine across Morocco, running from the Atlantic coast in the west toward the Algerian border in the east, & it's this divide that makes the range so interesting for photographers-separating the cooler, Mediterranean-influenced north from the pre-Saharan & desert terrain favoured by species like the Desert Monitor. Those transitional lower slopes & rocky margins offer the best chance of an encounter, with May being the recommended time to visit. This location is included on the Fennec Foxes & other Moroccan Wildlife holiday, giving photographers the chance to work this varied terrain alongside the trip's other target species. Patience & a keen eye for movement among the rocks will serve you well here.