Morocco Fossil Tour Hunting
Morocco Fossil Tour Hunting,explore Morocco’s most important fossil and mineral sites on a guided fossil hunting adventure. This unique tour combines trilobite collecting, dinosaur fossil exploration, orthoceras quarries, and mineral mines with authentic desert travel across southern Morocco.
Fossil & Mineral Tour Overview
A hands-on Morocco fossil tour designed for collectors, geology enthusiasts, and curious travelers. Discover ancient marine fossils, prehistoric landscapes, and mineral-rich regions with experienced local guides.
Highlights:
- Ordovician trilobite fossil sites
- Kem Kem dinosaur fossil beds
- Orthoceras and ammonite quarries
- Mineral mines (vanadinite, barite, galena)
- Sahara Desert and oasis landscapes
Key Fossil Regions Explored
- Ordovician Trilobite Sites: Guided fossil hunting in Paleozoic formations
- Kem Kem Beds: Dinosaur teeth and fossil discoveries
- Erfoud & Alnif: Orthoceras, ammonites, and fossil workshops
- Mineral Mines: Active and historic minin
8-Day Morocco Fossil Hunting & Mineral Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Ouarzazate – Geological Discovery Tour
Upon arrival at Ouarzazate Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may begin light geological discovery activities on the same day. Otherwise, enjoy free time to relax and prepare for your Morocco fossil hunting adventure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Todra Canyon – Merzouga (Fossils & Minerals Tour)
After breakfast, depart at 8:00 AM to begin your Morocco fossil hunting and mineral tour. Travel through the Skoura Oasis and along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs via Kelaa M’Gouna. Continue to the Dades Valley, with lunch in the spectacular Todra Canyon. In the afternoon, pass through Erfoud, renowned for its fossilized marble and mineral workshops, before arriving in Merzouga. Dinner and overnight in a comfortable desert hotel.
Day 3: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Erfoud – Merzouga (Orthoceras & Ammonites)
Following breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi region and its rich geological heritage. Visit the historic M’Fis galena mine, then continue to fossil sites known for well-preserved orthoceras and ammonite fossils. Later, visit a marble and fossil factory in Erfoud to learn about fossil preparation techniques. Return to Merzouga via open quarries containing marble and crinoid fossils. Optional camel ride at sunset in the Sahara Desert. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga – Taouz – Ouzina (Kem Kem Dinosaur Fossils & Minerals)
Early departure south of Erg Chebbi toward the famous Kem Kem fossil beds near Ebagaa, an area known worldwide for dinosaur teeth and fossilized bones. Continue to Taouz to explore the ancient city of Ouafilal and nearby prehistoric desert rock engravings. After lunch, follow remote mining tracks to visit Filon 12 mineral mines, producing vanadinite, barite, iron, and galena. Dinner and overnight in Ouzina.
Day 5: Ouzina – Ordovician Trilobite Fossil Sites
This full day is dedicated to fossil research near the Algerian border, focusing on Ordovician trilobite fossil sites. Participants search for ancient marine fossils while learning about Morocco’s early Paleozoic geology. Depending on time and field conditions, an additional Jurassic fossil site may be explored. Dinner and overnight at a traditional auberge in the Mharch Oasis.
Day 6: Ouzina – Alnif (Trilobite Mountain & Phacops Sites)
After breakfast, travel through the Djbel Issimour mountain range, often called the “Trilobite Mountain,” on the way to Alnif. This area is one of Morocco’s most famous trilobite regions. Fossil hunting takes place at two renowned Phacops trilobite sites, offering excellent collecting opportunities. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel des Meteorites in Alnif.
Day 7: Alnif – Tazarine – Agdz – Ouarzazate (Orthoceras Fossil Mine & Rock Art)
After breakfast, depart via Tazarine to visit a large orthoceras fossil mine, where massive fossil specimens are extracted from limestone layers. Continue off-road to discover the prehistoric rock engravings of Ait Ouazik. In the afternoon, drive through the Draa Valley and Agdz before returning to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a traditional riad.
Day 8: Departure from Ouarzazate – End of Morocco Fossil Hunting Tour
After breakfast, transfer to Ouarzazate Airport according to your departure schedule. This marks the end of your Morocco fossil hunting and mineral discovery tour, filled with unique geological sites and authentic desert experiences.
Join an immersive Morocco fossil hunting tour designed for collectors, geology enthusiasts, and travelers seeking an authentic fossils and minerals discovery experience across Morocco’s most famous geological regions.
8- Days Itinerary (Morocco fossil hunting & mineral):
Day 1: Arrival in Ouarzazate (Geo discover tour)
Upon arrival at Ouarzazate Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, light activities may begin the same day. Otherwise, enjoy time to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Merzouga (Fossils & Minerals Tour)
After breakfast, departure at 8:00 AM to begin your Morocco fossil hunting tour. Travel through Skoura and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs via Kelaa M’Gouna. Continue to the Dades Valley with lunch in Todra Canyon. In the afternoon, pass through Erfoud, famous for fossilized marble, before reaching Merzouga. Dinner and overnight in a charming hotel.
Day 3: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Merzouga (orthoceras and ammonites)
Following breakfast, explore the Erg Chebbi region. Visit the M’Fis galena mine, then continue to fossil sites rich in orthoceras and ammonites. Later, visit a marble and fossil factory in Erfoud. Return to Merzouga via open quarries containing marble and crinoid fossils. Optional camel ride at sunset. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga – Taouz – Ouzina (Kem Kem Fossils)
Early departure south of Erg Chebbi toward the Ebagaa fossil area, known for dinosaur teeth and bones. Continue to Taouz to explore the ancient city of Ouafilal and nearby desert rock paintings. After lunch, follow mining tracks to visit Filon 12 mines, producing vanadinite, barite, iron, and galena. Dinner and overnight in Ouzina.
Day 5: Ouzina – Trilobite Fossil Sites
This day is dedicated to fossil research near the Algerian border, focusing on trilobite fossils. Depending on timing and conditions, an additional Jurassic fossil site may be visited. Dinner and overnight at Mharch Oasis auberge.
Day 6: Ouzina – Alnif (Trilobite Mountain) (Phacops trilobite sites)
After breakfast, travel through the Djbel Issimour mountain, known as the Trilobite Mountain, toward Alnif. Fossil hunting takes place at two famous Phacops trilobite sites. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel des Meteorites.
Day 7: Alnif – Tazarine – Agdz – Ouarzazate (orthoceras fossil mine)
After breakfast, travel via Tazarine to visit a large orthoceras fossil mine. Then continue off-road to the prehistoric rock engravings of Ait Ouazik. In the afternoon, drive through Agdz and return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a traditional riad.
Day 8: Departure from Ouarzazate (End you morocco fossil hunting tour )
After breakfast, transfer to Ouarzazate Airport according to your departure time. End of your Morocco fossil and mineral discovery tour.
