Drought Impacting on Souss Massa National Park
Souss Massa National Park was created in 1991 and receives visitors from all over the world. This important reserve in terms of habitat has a distinct philosophy - allowing people to see animals and birds in their natural habitat will so enchant the spectator that the idea of killing or capturing them will be repugnant. It is the diversity of its eco- systems that makes the park so attractive. This estuary acts as a magnet to countless birds. It is home to many sedentary birds including the kingfisher, cormorant and Eleonora's falcon - and the extremely rare Bald Ibis. Mohammed El Bekkay, Manager of the Souss Massa National Park, Morocco says that the park is extremely rich in vegetation, animal and bird life: "We have several different types of eco-system. The Argan forest, steps sea cliffs, wetlands, steps by the shore. So all this explains the importance of this natural site for vegetation as well as for animals and what they need to survive. More specifically we