6 Days / 5 Nights
6-Day Morocco Fossil Tour from Marrakech: Trilobites, Dinosaurs & Desert
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- Kasbahs, Hotels + Desert Camp
- Fossils & Minerals
- Atlas & Sahara
Private tours · 500 million years in the rocks
Morocco Fossil Tours & Mineral Trips
Private tours for fossil and mineral lovers: trilobites in the Anti-Atlas around Alnif, the Cretaceous dinosaur beds of the Kem Kem, the orthoceras quarries of Erfoud and the old vanadinite mines of Midelt, with the Sahara and the High Atlas along the way.
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5 Morocco Fossil Tours & Mineral Trips
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8-Day Marrakech to Fes Fossil & Mineral Tour via Alnif & Midelt
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- Kasbahs, Hotels + Desert Camp
- Fossils & Minerals
- Atlas & Sahara
10 Days / 9 Nights
10-Day Morocco Fossil Tour from Marrakech: Alnif, Kem Kem & Erfoud
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- Kasbahs, Hotels + Desert Camp
- Fossils & Minerals
- Atlas & Sahara
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11-Day Fes to Marrakech Fossil & Mineral Tour
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- Kasbahs, Hotels + Desert Camp
- Fossils & Minerals
- Atlas & Sahara
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15-Day Morocco Fossil & Mineral Expedition: Marrakech to Fes
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About Our Morocco Fossil Tours & Mineral Trips
South-eastern Morocco is one of the richest fossil regions on Earth. In the Anti-Atlas, the rocks of an ancient sea floor hold trilobites from the Cambrian, Ordovician and Devonian; around Erfoud, black Devonian limestone is packed with orthoceras and goniatites; and near Taouz, the red cliffs of the Kem Kem have yielded the teeth and bones of Spinosaurus and other Cretaceous giants. Further north, the old mines of Mibladen and Aouli near Midelt are famous among collectors for their red vanadinite crystals.
Our fossil and mineral tours combine these sites with the classic sights of the south: the Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ait Ben Haddou, a camel trek and a night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. A local guide joins you for the field days, you visit the workshops where specimens are prepared, and you learn how to recognise fakes before you buy. No experience is needed, and every tour is private, so you choose how long to spend at each site.
- 5private fossil and mineral tours
- 6 – 15days, shortest to longest
- Door to doorpickup at your hotel, airport or station
- Flexibleevery itinerary can be adjusted
Highlights
Why Go Fossil Hunting in Morocco
World-famous trilobites
The Anti-Atlas around Alnif, Issoumour and Latchana is one of the best places on Earth for Cambrian, Ordovician and Devonian trilobites, from simple forms to spiny species.
Dinosaur country
The red Cretaceous cliffs of the Kem Kem near Taouz have yielded teeth and bones of Spinosaurus, Carcharodontosaurus, crocodiles and giant fish.
An ancient sea floor
Around Erfoud and Hamar Laghdad, Devonian limestone and mud mounds are packed with orthoceras, goniatites and crinoids, cut and polished in local workshops.
Legendary minerals
The old mines of Mibladen, Ahouli and Sidi Ayad near Midelt are known to collectors worldwide for vanadinite, galena, azurite and fluorite.
Sahara along the way
Every fossil tour also crosses the High Atlas and includes a sunset camel ride and a night in a desert camp in the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
500 million years of history
In a single trip you travel from the Cambrian seas of the Anti-Atlas to the rivers of the dinosaurs, reading the story of life layer by layer.
Where to go
Top Fossil & Mineral Sites in Morocco
What you can find
Fossils & Minerals You May See
What you see depends on the sites open at the time of your visit and on what the local diggers are uncovering, but these are the classic finds of south-eastern Morocco.
Trilobites
Alnif, Issoumour, Latchana and Beni Zoli
Ammonites & goniatites
Jbel Mdawar, Lakrabis and the Erfoud quarries
Orthoceras limestone
Erfoud, Hamar Laghdad and Beni Zoli
Fossil hunting in the field
Surface finds at the Kem Kem, Issoumour and Latchana
When to go
Best Time for a Fossil Tour in Morocco
Fossil sites can be visited all year, but most of the field days are spent in the open desert of the south-east, so the temperature shapes the best months.
- SpringMarch – MayThe best season: pleasant days in the Anti-Atlas and the Kem Kem, green oases and clear light for photographs.
- SummerJune – AugustVery hot around Alnif and Taouz. We start at dawn, stop in the heat of the day and spend more time in workshops and mines.
- AutumnSeptember – NovemberExcellent conditions for long field days, warm afternoons and cool nights in the desert camp.
- WinterDecember – FebruarySunny days and cold nights; the Tizi n'Tichka and the Midelt area can see snow, so we keep the route flexible.
Private tours
Why Choose Our Private Fossil Tours
- Fully private: only your group, your own vehicle and driver-guide
- As long as you like at each site, quarry and workshop
- Routes adapted to your interests: trilobites, dinosaurs or minerals
- Fossil sites combined with the High Atlas, kasbahs and the Sahara
- Comfortable 4x4 for the desert tracks to the fossil beds
- Ideal for collectors, students, families and curious travellers
Frequently asked questions
Morocco Fossil Tours & Mineral Trips FAQs
Do I need any experience to join a fossil tour?
No. Our fossil tours are designed for everyone, from complete beginners and families to experienced collectors. At each site we explain what the rocks are, how old they are and how the fossils are found and prepared.
Will I be able to dig for fossils myself?
At several sites you can walk the outcrops, look for fragments on the surface and watch the local diggers at work. Serious excavation is the work of licensed local diggers, so we do not promise that you will dig out a complete specimen yourself.
Can I buy fossils and minerals during the tour?
Yes, you visit preparation workshops and dealers in Alnif, Erfoud and Midelt. We show you how to recognise restored or fake specimens, but the choice and the price are always yours. Ask for a receipt, and check the import rules of your own country before you travel.
Where can I see dinosaur fossils in Morocco?
The Kem Kem beds near Taouz, south of Merzouga, are the classic area for Cretaceous fossils such as Spinosaurus and Carcharodontosaurus teeth. Our fossil tours spend a day there, together with the mines of Mifis and Filon 12.
Are your fossil tours private?
All our fossil and mineral tours are private. You travel only with your own group, choose your dates and decide how long to spend at each site.
Is a night in the desert included?
Yes. Every fossil tour includes a sunset camel ride and a night in a mid-range luxury desert camp (luxury camp on request) in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, with dinner around the campfire.
How much does a private fossil tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, the season, the length of the tour and the accommodation you choose, so we quote each request individually. Send us your dates and interests and we will reply with a detailed proposal.
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Morocco Fossil Tours: Quick Guide
Three quick answers about our Morocco fossil tours.
Fossil Hunting in Morocco
Fossil hunting in Morocco centres on the Anti-Atlas around Alnif, the Kem Kem beds near Merzouga and the orthoceras quarries of Erfoud. Fossil hunting in Morocco is done with a local guide who knows the sites.
Trilobite Tours around Alnif
Trilobite tours spend field days at the Cambrian and Ordovician sites around Alnif, in the Anti-Atlas. All our trilobite tours are private, from 6 to 15 days.
Morocco Mineral Tours
Morocco mineral tours visit the old mines of Mibladen and Ahouli near Midelt, famous for vanadinite, and the small mines of Sidi Rahal for quartz and amethyst. Our Morocco mineral tours combine these with the fossil sites of the south.