Arachnids
Mauritania Scorpion
Androctonus mauritanicus, also called the Mauritania Scorpion is native to Morocco. They range from dark-brown to black in color with a matte appearance, and have fat-tails. This species' venom is neurotoxic, extremely painful and sometimes fatal to humans. Their size can vary from 6-10cm, and they have an average lifespan on 5 years.
Camel Spider
Also sometimes referred to as sun spiders, are Arachnids known for their speed. They live in dry climates and feed on arthropods and other small animals. They can reach a speed of 10 miles per hour and grow to about 6 inches. Although their bite is extremely painful, they pose no threat to humans. Their powerful jaws, which can be up to a third of their body length, aids in killing and feeding on insects, rodents, lizards and small birds.
Wolf Spider
Wolf spiders are harmless. They vary in size and can be alarming when found in homes, but they are not harmful. wolf spiders are hunters and stalk their prey. They have large eyes, giving them exceptional vision and allowing them to spy on prey.
Butheoloides Littoralis
This species of scorpion belongs to the Buthidae family, the largest family of scorpions. A female measures about 17 mm, where males measure only about 23 mm in size. This species is endemic to Morocco. They are typically yellow and brown, but can sometimes appear black.