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Description
Cape Ghir is one of the westernmost points on the Moroccan coast. Therefore, this is an excellent place to watch the bird migration at sea. The rocky promontory is easily recognizable by the lighthouse that you see from afar. Among the birds you can observe are Northern Gannet, Cory's Shearwater, Balearic Shearwater, Razorbill, Arctic Skua, Great Skua, Sandwich Tern, Whimbrel, Lesser Crested Tern, Yellow-legged Gull and Audouin's Gull. Also Northern Bald Ibis can fly by. Western winds bring most birds. A spotting scope is necessary for good observations.
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Cape Ghir is located about forty kilometers northwest of Agadir along the coastal road. You can park on the fields a little south of the lighthouse (click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates). From there you can explore the area around the lighthouse on foot and find the best viewpoint for your spotting scope.