This wetland complex within the Souss-Massa National Park consists of two separate areas featuring diverse habitats, including dunes, freshwater and brackish marshes, coastal waters, sandy beaches and rocky shores. The Site is also designated as a Permanent Hunting Reserve. Originally identified to protect the endangered northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita), of which 7% of the biogeographic population is present, the Site has since been recognized as an important refuge for over 270 bird species, including the marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris). Agriculture dominates the landscape, particularly banana plantations and livestock farming, while ecotourism and coastal tourism are also significant. However, urban pollution and disturbance from both local people and tourists pose growing threats to the wetland’s ecological integrity.