ake one of Morocco’s most comprehensive geological adventures on this Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech. First, it is designed for fossil collectors, mineral hunters, geologists, and adventure travelers seeking a deep exploration of Morocco’s natural treasures.
Next, travel from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, discovering exposed rock layers that span from the Pre-Cambrian to the present. Along the way, you will encounter some of the world’s most famous fossils and minerals, including trilobites, ammonites, corals, dinosaur bones, shark teeth, vanadinite, baryte, quartz, azurite, and malachite, especially in Eastern Morocco.
Moreover, this tour offers a truly unique Moroccan experience by combining scientific discovery with local culture, stunning desert landscapes, and insights into Berber heritage. Finally, it is perfect for travelers who want both adventure and hands-on learning.
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Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. If you arrive early, enjoy a city tour with our local guide. Otherwise, you can take a short walk through the old medina or simply relax after your flight. In the evening, spend the night in Marrakech, resting and preparing for the start of your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
Leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. First, stop at Sidi Rahal, a famous mineral site known for quartz, chalcedony, agate, and amethyst. Next, enjoy lunch in the High Atlas Mountains before visiting a local salt mine. Then, continue to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Finally, finish the day in Ouarzazate, where you will spend the night and rest for the next stage of your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
First, visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Then, explore a nearby stromatolite fossil site, learning about some of the oldest life on Earth. Next, drive through the palm-filled Draa Valley, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. At Serradrar, collect Silurian Orthoceras fossils and hunt for trilobites. Finally, continue through desert landscapes to Alnif, where you will spend the night and rest for the next stage of your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
After breakfast, first, head into the desert to visit a Cambrian trilobite mine, famous for its large yellow trilobites. Next, enjoy a picnic in a peaceful palm oasis. Then, continue to Jbel Tiskaouine to collect Ordovician calymenes and flexicalymenes. Finally, return to Alnif for the night, resting and preparing for the next stage of your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
First, explore Isoumour, famous for Devonian rolled trilobites (Phacops). Next, visit Atchana, another rich Devonian fossil field. Then, collect red ammonites at Lakrabis. Finally, continue along desert tracks to reach the oasis of M’harch, where you can rest and enjoy the scenery on your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
First, collect Devonian trilobites at Mecessi. Next, visit Jbel near Mdawar to find Devonian goniatites and orthoceras in large rocks, perfect for photography. Then, enjoy a picnic in the open desert. Finally, continue to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga for an overnight stay on your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
First, explore the famous Kemkem paleoriver beds near Taouz, searching for dinosaur bones, fish fossils, crocodiles, and Spinosaurus teeth. Next, enjoy a picnic near the Filon 12 mine, known for vanadinite and quartz. Then, pass by the old M’Ifis mine before returning to Merzouga for the night on your Morocco fossil and mineral tour from Marrakech.
First, visit Azourz to collect pyritized Devonian goniatites. Next, continue to Tisket for trilobite hunting. Then, stop at a working baryte mine and the famous M’Ifis mine. Afterwards, collect crinoids at a Devonian site. Finally, return to Merzouga for the night.
First, visit Hamarlaghdad, known for its rich deposits of Devonian corals, trilobites, and brachiopods. Next, collect rolled trilobites at Jbel Boutchrafine. Then, explore a crinoid quarry and visit a local fossil factory in Erfoud. Finally, spend the night in Erfoud, resting for the next stage of your Morocco mineral and fossil adventure.
Begin the day by driving through the scenic Ziz Valley and Ziz Gorges, enjoying the stunning landscapes. Then, visit a selenite crystal factory to see local mineral processing. Afterwards, cross the Middle Atlas Mountains on your way to Midelt. Finally, spend the night in Midelt, resting for the next stage of your Morocco mineral and fossil adventure.
Start the day by visiting the historic Mibladen mine, known for baryte, cerussite, and vanadinite. Next, explore Ahouli, a traditional mining village, and then collect azurite and malachite at Sidi Ayad. Afterwards, enjoy a picnic in the valley, taking in the scenic surroundings. Finally, return to Midelt for the night, resting for the next stage of your Morocco mineral and fossil adventure.
Drive through the Middle Atlas forests, enjoying the towering cedar trees. Then, visit the Oued Zem phosphate basin, famous for shark teeth, mosasaur, crocodile, and plesiosaur bones and teeth. Next, continue to Ouzoud and spend the night near the waterfalls, resting after a day of exploration on your Morocco mineral and fossil adventure.
Visit the stunning Ouzoud Waterfalls in the morning. Then, drive to Azilal to see the dinosaur footprints, followed by the natural bridge of Demnate. Finally, return to Marrakech, completing this stage of your Morocco mineral and fossil adventure.
