Join our 3 Days Kem Kem Fossil Tour from Zagora to Merzouga via Alnif and explore some of Morocco’s most famous fossil and mineral sites. This adventure takes you through the dramatic Anti-Atlas Mountains, the trilobite-rich fields of Alnif, the Devonian fossil sites of Isoumour, and the world-renowned Kem Kem Beds.
Along the way, you will discover trilobites, ammonites, dinosaur teeth, and rare minerals. The tour also combines breathtaking desert landscapes, authentic Berber culture, and hands-on fossil exploration, making it ideal for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts, and adventure travelers.
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After breakfast, begin your 3 Days Fossil Tour from Zagora to Merzouga and depart toward Alnif. As you travel, enjoy the dramatic landscapes of the Anti-Atlas Mountains.
First, visit Jbel Afrdou, one of Morocco’s most important Cambrian fossil sites. The mountain is especially famous for its exceptional trilobite discoveries. Therefore, it is a major highlight of any trilobite tour in Alnif and an essential stop on your Morocco fossil and mineral tour.
Next, explore nearby azurite mineral mines. Here, you will learn about traditional fossil extraction methods used by local miners. After lunch in the desert, continue your Kem Kem fossil adventure by visiting additional fossil-rich areas.
Finally, arrive in Alnif in the evening. Check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight.
Today, travel through Rissani toward the Kem Kem fossil region, one of the most important Cretaceous fossil formations in North Africa.
Explore Isoumour, known for its Devonian trilobites, and visit nearby fossil beds rich in ammonites and goniatites. Continue toward Merzouga and admire the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury camp in desert.
Early in the morning, your 3 Days Fossil Tour from Zagora to Merzouga continues south of Erg Chebbi. First, you visit fossil sites near Taouz and the Ebagaa area. These sites are famous for dinosaur teeth and fossilized bones from the legendary Kem Kem Beds. As a result, this region is one of the most important Cretaceous fossil areas in Morocco.
Afterward, you follow the old mining route to explore Filon 12. This mineral site is well known for vanadinite, barite, and iron specimens. Therefore, it is a highlight of any Morocco fossil and mineral tour.
Finally, in the afternoon, you drive back to Zagora. The journey ends with unforgettable memories from your Sahara paleontology adventure.
