Houbara

Type of Organization

HRH Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud International Foundation for Conservation and Development of Wildlife is a Not-For-Profit Foundation registered and based in the Kingdom of Morocco, dedicated to the protection of desert habitat, wildlife and desert traditions.

Location

Based in Agadir, on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, some 500 Km south of Casablanca, the Foundation has a breeding centre located near the City of Agadir, and a Research and Release Station near the City of Errachidia.

Why Agadir & Errachidia

The City of Agadir was chosen as the site of the breeding centre because of its microclimate which is ideal for an extended breeding season, while the City of Errachidia was selected as the centre for Research and Release Station because it is the natural habitat of the Houbara in the wild.

Support from the Kingdom of Morocco

The Foundation was honoured in summer of 97 to have both HRH Moulay Rachid and HRH Prince Faisal bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz officiate over the formal dedication and opening of the Foundation facilities in Agadir. Joining their Royal Highnesses were dignitaries from over 25 countries.

Facilities

Extensively equipped with outstanding breeding facilities, research laboratory, veterinary facilities and clinic, together with well equipped facilities in Errachidia, and with emphasis on breeding, release and research, the Foundation is able to make a major contribution to the protection of the fragile habitat and wildlife. The Houbara bustard is the focus of the Foundation with commitment to an extensive release program, employing the latest technology, academics and field researchers.