Morocco is home to the last remaining population of great bustards in Africa, consisting of 72 to 78 birds that are now genetically distinct from their Iberian relatives. A recent discovery traces their presence in the region back to 14,700 BCE, providing evidence of their role in ritual funerary practices.
Morocco ranked 136th in the 2024 Nature Conservation Index, which evaluates countries' efforts to protect their natural environments, particularly in areas like land management, biodiversity threats, and conservation capacity.