- 15/01/05;
- Ouarzazate, Zagora;
- 45,000 ha,
- 30°29'N 006°21'W.
- Site of Biological and Ecological Interest,
- Permanent Hunting Reserve.
The site is composed of six units within two artificial habitats: the
reservoir of the Al Mansour Ad-Dahbi dam, situated just downstream of
the confluence of two rivers, and six oases with irrigated palm
plantations along the course of the Dr'a River. More than 20 bird
species winter or nest in the area of the dam, while about 100 other
bird species rely on the oases' palm plantations. The site is an
important refuge for migratory species, especially sparrows on the
Trans-Saharan route, which utilize this site for resting before and
after crossing the desert. Common mammals in the area, some of which
are rare in Morocco, include the Fennec Fox, the North African striped
weasel, African wildcat, the Common Genet and Common Otter. Several
reptile species increase the area's biodiversity, together with the
genetic resources associated with the date palms and other cultures in
the area. The main services of the site fishing in the reservoir,
hydropower, provision of drinking water supply, and water extraction
for agriculture (palm and fruit trees, henna, cereals).
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Moyenne Dr'a