Morocco – Autumn Adventure on the Desert Lake
- Laszlo Kapolna

- il y a 5 jours
- 5 min de lecture
The Moroccan desert sometimes resembles a mirage. Between ochre mountains, arid valleys, and a profound silence, an immense lake emerges like an apparition: Bin El Ouidane, a jewel of turquoise water nestled in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. It was here that a Hungarian duo decided to embark on an extraordinary adventure. Originally planned for spring, the shoot finally took place in October, transforming a setback into a true revelation.

When patience becomes strategy
Originally planned for April, the expedition was to bring together several fishermen. But faced with disastrous weather forecasts, Feri Agócs and his traveling companion preferred to wait for better days. A prudent decision: “We knew that in autumn, the climate would be more stable, and the water more balanced.

This kind of trip requires discernment: you have to choose the right time, especially when everything depends on a few days.” And the future will prove them right: the teams that left in April will return almost empty-handed, beaten by the wind and the rain.
Heading towards Bin El Ouidane

A few mishaps later—a 34 kg suitcase lightened at the last minute, a smooth flight, and a surprise meeting at the airport with Hamid , the owner of the lakeside hotel—the tone is set: the unexpected will be part of the trip. A four-hour drive separates them from the lake, through a contrasting Morocco where sublime landscapes stand alongside isolated villages. The observation is striking: entire rivers have evaporated , victims of years of drought. A splendid, yet fragile, natural environment.
A striking setting: fishing in the middle of the desert

Already familiar with the area, the fisherman returns to a lake he knew three years earlier. The water level has risen, revealing a surprising sight: immense islands of reeds floating in the middle of the desert. With his companion, he sets up camp and lays out his rods. The rigs are precise and carefully laid:
Korda Carp Line 0.35 mm mainline
Korda Snag Leader 0.55 mm (40–50 m)
Korda Wide Gape size 2 hooks , mounted in a combi-rig
Baits: Mikbaits Nutra Krill 30mm , Slancek , and hand-cut Pampeliska pop-up

An arsenal designed to avoid small carp and target the finest fish in the lake.
A difficult start… before the reward
The first two days are calm, too calm. The detectors remain silent despite the promising echoes from the sonar. Then come the first bites – small carp of one kilo, but they give hope again.

On the third day, the breakthrough: a 5 kg carp , then, thanks to a careful analysis of Google satellite images, the discovery of a promising new spot. The next day, the first fish over 10 kg finally made it onto the mat. The excitement was as great as the anticipation.
The beginnings of success

The approach is simple and effective: two handfuls of boilies plus four to five scoops of corn, all enhanced with Korda Strawberry Goo . An irresistible combination for desert carp. The baiting intensifies, and the results start coming in: four carp between 10 and 14 kg in two days, followed by a series of magnificent fish for Feri.
“These carp are not huge, but their fight is pure. Every bite, every run is a rare moment.”
The last position and the conclusion of an adventure

For the last two days, a change of scenery: the duo joined a spot recently vacated by a French team, who had caught 87 fish . The area is lined with reeds, the topography is perfect.

Over the last 72 hours, the bites have come thick and fast, with new fish exceeding 10 kg. The trip ends in a serene euphoria – that of the fishermen who knew how to listen to nature, adapt and persevere .
Moroccan Epilogue

On the way back, a stop at the nearby waterfall and a visit to the Marrakech bazaar bring this exotic adventure to a close. Fishing in Morocco is more than just a session: it's an inner journey , an immersion between desert and water, where every bite becomes a miracle.
Thanks

A big thank you to my partners for their material support, to Eva Sifter for her linguistic help, as well as to Hamid , Sam Jefferys , and Emmanuel “Manu” Walt for their welcome and support on site.