Join Epic Zagora Tours for an unforgettable Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour, designed for fossil collectors, geologists, paleontologists, and enthusiasts eager to explore Morocco’s rich geological, paleontological, and cultural heritage. During this comprehensive journey, our knowledgeable guides will lead you to well-preserved fossil sites, ancient mines, and mineral-rich landscapes, stretching from the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert to the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains.
Along the way, you will have the opportunity to collect trilobites, ammonites, crinoids, minerals, and even dinosaur bones, making this tour ideal for both professional collectors and families seeking hands-on experiences. Moreover, you will immerse yourself in Morocco’s vibrant culture and history, visiting ancient kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, bustling markets, and iconic cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, and Fes.
Additionally, if you have specific collecting goals, we offer customized trips tailored to your interests, ensuring a flexible and rewarding adventure.
By joining this Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour, you will not only discover incredible fossils and minerals, but also experience Morocco’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and authentic cultural traditions, from the desert oases to the Atlas Mountains.
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Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in and unwind after your journey. Depending on your arrival time and energy, take a short city tour to explore some of Casablanca’s highlights. Stroll along the scenic Corniche, the bustling waterfront lining the Atlantic coast, and admire the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most stunning mosques in the world.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at your hotel and spend the night in Casablanca, preparing for the start of your Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour.
After breakfast, depart Casablanca and head north to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Take a short tour of the city to admire the Royal Palace, Hassan Tower, and the charming Kasbah of the Udayas.
Continue your journey through the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping at the famous cedar forest of Azrou, home to wild Barbary apes. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas, including views of the extinct Michlifen volcano.
Stop in a traditional Moroccan village for lunch, experiencing local hospitality and culture. In the late afternoon, continue your drive to Midelt, nestled in the heart of the Middle Atlas, and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Explore the historic Mibladen mines, where you can collect vanadinite and baryte, two of Morocco’s most prized minerals. Continue to Sidi Ayad, a mineral-rich area known for fluorite, azurite, and malachite, perfect for hands-on collecting.
Pause for a picnic in a picturesque valley, soaking in the stunning scenery of the Middle Atlas Mountains. If time permits, learn about traditional mining methods from local miners, gaining insight into Morocco’s long history of mineral extraction.
After an enriching day of exploration, return to Midelt for an overnight stay at your hotel, resting before the next stage of your Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour.
Drive through the dramatic Ziz Gorge, a stunning natural canyon carved by the Ziz River. Stop in the Ziz Valley for photos and enjoy a picnic among the lush date palm groves, taking in the beauty of this iconic Moroccan landscape.
Continue to Erfoud, where you can visit a crinoid fossil site and see the local mining and preparation of fossil-rich rocks. In the late afternoon, arrive at Erg Chebbi, the majestic golden dunes of the Sahara. Embark on a sunset camel ride, capturing the unforgettable views of the desert as the sun sets over the sands.
After breakfast, begin your exploration of Merzouga’s fascinating fossil and mineral sites. Visit the Kemkem paleoriver beds and Filon 12, renowned for their abundant deposits of minerals and dinosaur fossils.
Enjoy a traditional Berber lunch with Mhajeb (Berber pizza) under the shade of acacia trees, surrounded by the breathtaking Sahara landscape. (For those interested in additional fossil hunting, a visit to the M’Ifis mine is optional.)
Later, return to Merzouga for the night, resting and preparing for the next stage of your Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour.
After breakfast, travel north from Merzouga to collect Devonian goniatites, trilobites, and Cabounfier fossils, exploring some of Morocco’s most fascinating fossil-rich landscapes. Visit the famous Hmar Lghdad geological site near Erfoud, where you can pause for a traditional Moroccan tea experience amidst the serene desert scenery.
In the evening, return to your desert camp, with the option to capture stunning sand dune photography at sunset, creating unforgettable memories of the Sahara.
Visit the Erfoud quarry and Boutchrafine for Devonian trilobites. See local factories turning fossil blocks into tables, décor, and souvenirs. Stop in small Berber villages along the way for cultural immersion. Overnight in Alnif.
Visit Cambrian mines to collect large trilobites (cambropalace, paradoxidises), then Ordovician mines at Jbel Tiskaouine for calymes and flexicalymenes. Enjoy a picnic with panoramic desert views before returning to Alnif.
Explore Todra Gorges, a stunning canyon perfect for photography and short hikes. Stop at local markets in nearby villages. Overnight in Midelt to rest.
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for scenic viewpoints. Visit Oued Zem phosphate area, famous for shark teeth. Optional lunch in a traditional Moroccan restaurant. Arrive in Casablanca for overnight or departure.
