Join Epic Zagora Tours for an unforgettable Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour. Designed for fossil collectors, geologists, paleontologists, and enthusiasts, this journey lets you explore Morocco’s rich geological, paleontological, and cultural heritage. First, 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 can collect trilobites, ammonites, crinoids, minerals, and dinosaur bones. This makes the tour perfect for professional collectors and families seeking hands-on experiences. Additionally, you will immerse yourself in Morocco’s vibrant culture by visiting ancient kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, bustling markets, and iconic cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, and Fes.
Moreover, for those with specific collecting goals, we offer customized trips tailored to your interests, ensuring a flexible and rewarding adventure.
Finally, by joining this Morocco 10-day fossil and mineral tour, you will discover incredible fossils and minerals while also experiencing Morocco’s stunning landscapes, rich history, and authentic cultural traditions—from desert oases to the Atlas Mountains.
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Upon arrival at Casablanca Airport, transfer to your hotel to check in and relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour to discover Casablanca’s highlights. Stroll along the scenic Corniche on the Atlantic coast and admire the impressive Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
Enjoy a relaxing evening at your hotel and overnight in Casablanca, ready to begin 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, ideal for hands-on collecting.
Pause for a picnic in a scenic valley of the Middle Atlas Mountains and enjoy the surrounding landscapes. If time allows, learn about traditional mining methods from local miners and discover Morocco’s long mining heritage.
Return to Midelt for an overnight stay at your hotel. Rest and prepare for 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 exploring Merzouga’s fascinating fossil and mineral sites. Visit the Kemkem paleoriver beds and Filon 12, known for their abundant mineral and dinosaur fossil deposits.
Enjoy a traditional Berber lunch with Mhajeb (Berber pizza) under the shade of acacia trees, surrounded by the stunning Sahara landscape. For those interested, an optional visit to the M’Ifis mine offers additional fossil hunting.
Return to Merzouga for the night. Rest and prepare 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.
Drive from Merzouga and first visit Boutchrafine, a Devonian site famous for crinoids. Continue to the Erfoud fossil quarries to observe fossil extraction and learn about the region’s geology.
Next, visit Jbel Isoumour, where you can collect trilobites, ammonites, corals, and orthoceras on the surface. Stop at local fossil workshops to see how large blocks are transformed into tables, décor, and souvenirs, then pass through Berber villages before reaching Alnif for dinner and an overnight stay.
As part of your Morocco fossil and mineral tour, visit Cambrian mines to collect large trilobites such as Cambropallas and Paradoxides. Continue to the Ordovician mines of Jbel Tiskaouine, known for Calymenes and Flexicalymenes. Enjoy a picnic with panoramic desert views before returning to Alnif.
Explore Todra Gorges. Drive through scenic valleys of the High Atlas Mountains and pass a stunning canyon. This area is ideal for photography and short hikes. Stop at local markets in nearby villages to experience daily life. Continue to Midelt for an overnight stay and rest.
Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and stop at scenic viewpoints. Visit the Oued Zem phosphate area, famous for fossil finds such as shark teeth, mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, and crocodile teeth and bones. Enjoy an optional lunch at a traditional Moroccan restaurant. Continue to Casablanca for an overnight stay or departure.
