Overview: Geology tour in Morocco
Geology tour in Morocco, a unique fossils and minerals hunting tour in starting from Marrakech. This 10-day geology adventure takes you through Morocco’s most significant fossil sites and mineral-rich regions, including Alnif, Erfoud, Rissani, and Merzouga. Accompanied by expert local guides, you’ll explore desert landscapes, mines, and ancient seabeds filled with trilobites, ammonites, orthoceras, and more.
Highlights: Geology tour in Morocco
- Sidi Rahal: Rich in quartz, chalcedony, amethyst, and agate
- Alnif (Trilobite Town): Famous for Cambrian and Ordovician trilobites
- Erfoud: Known for fossilized ammonites and orthoceras in marble
- Merzouga: Combines fossil beds with magical sand dunes
- Dades Valley: Unique sedimentary formations and fossil-rich cliffs
- Tafilalt Basin: One of the richest fossil zones globally
- Taouz & Kem Kem Beds: Dinosaur teeth, crocodile fossils, and ancient marine life
- Rissani & Mifis Mines: Explore fossil workshops and ancient mines
🎥 Video Script: Geology Tour in Morocco – Fossils & Minerals Adventure (10 Days)
Itinerary: Geology Tour in Morocco – 10 Days Fossil & Minerals
Day 1: Marrakech - Sidirahal - High Atlas - Ait ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
Geology tour in Morocco begins with a pick up, After beakfast at your hotel,we Leave Marrakech to Sidi Rahal mine rich in quartz chalcedonies, amethyst, agate, picnic. With the miner afternoon cross the high atlas to inOuarzazate evening hotel.
Day 2: Ouarzazate - Agdez - Draa Valley - Benizoli - Alnif
Departure from Ouarzazate after breakfast towards Draa valley nice landscapes stop at BeniZoli Ordovician site rich in big parts of huge trilobites. Picnic on the site afternoon drive further to Serradrar visit Silurian site collect black Orthoceras evening in a small hotel in Alnif.
Day 3: Exploring Alnif area
After beakfast, departure from Alnif to visit the Cambrian site famous by it s huge yellowish trilobites, Picnic in the Oasis afternoon visit Ordovician site jbelTiskaouine riche in calymenes and flexycalymenes. Evening back in the same hotel.
Day 4:Alnif - Atchana - Mharch
Departure to discover Isoumour famous trilobites post paradise. Where all species of Devonian trilobites lived together. Collect rolled phacops. Picnic on the site and head to Atchana site also Devonian but in flat not a mountain. After we will collect red ammonites in Lakrabis evening at Mharch inn nice Oasis in the desert.
Day 5: Oasis Mharch - Merzouga
After breakfast in the hotel, departure to Mecessi to visit LallaMimouna site collect some Devonian trilobites then jbelMdawar to collect Devonian goniatites. Picnic there and head to Merzouga Erg chebbi magic sand dunes. Evening in a small nice hotel in Merzouga.
Day 6: Merzouga - Taous - Merzouga
Departure south towards Taouz visit the famous Kemkem site rich in fish crocodiles and spinosaurus bones and teeth. Then collect echinoderms in Boutariyt site. Picnic in the old mine of filon 12 famous by it svanadinites quartz and goethite. Then visit Mifis old laid mine and back to the hotel in Merzouga.
Day 7: Exploring Merzouga area
After breakfast, departure north Merzouga. Collect black Devonian pyritisedgoniatites at Azourz site. Later trilobites at Tisket site. Visit an active Barythe mine, Picnic in the sacred Oasis. Afternoon collect sand roses made of gypsum and sand also bites of bones vertebras evening back to the hotel in Merzouga.
Day 8: 8th day: Merzouga - Todra gorges - Dades gorges - Ouarzazate
On this day we well driving way back Erfoud to Ouarzazate. Stop at Todgha gorges. And have lunch at Dades gorges then valley of roses and evening at Ouarzazate hotel.
Day 9: Ouarzazate - High atlas - Marrakech
After beakfast drive back to Marrakech by high Atlas and having lunch. Then you will have a half day guided tour to discover the multiple facets of Marrakech. With a stroll in the labyrinth of the narrow streets of the Medina amongst its famous Souks. And a visit to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech.
Day 10: Marrakech - Menara Airport
We will spend the morning at leisure for shopping or relaxing in Marrakech before leaving mid afternoon. To Menara airport of Marrakech(or if you have a departing flight or want to spend time in Souks we can leave Marrakech at your convenience). End of the Geo tour in Morocco 10 days 9 Nights Fossils and minerals hunting from Marrakech.
Inclusion: Geo tour in Morocco sahara desert
- Private transportation in 4x4 Toyota, air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert English-speaking geology guide throughout the tour
- 9 nights of accommodation in carefully selected 4-star hotels and desert inns
- Daily breakfast and dinner (half-board)
- Fossil and mineral hunting activities across multiple geological sites
- Visits to major fossil-rich regions including Alnif, Erfoud, Kem Kem beds, and more
- Field time with local fossil experts and miners
- Cultural visits to Aït Ben Haddou, Marrakech Medina, Todra Gorges, and more
- Scenic drives through the High Atlas Mountains, Dades Valley, and the Sahara
- Desert camp with Camel ride experience
Exclusion: Morocco fossil tour in 10 days
- International or domestic flight tickets
- Lunches and personal snacks
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Tips
Descriptions of Fossil Locations – Geology Tour in Morocco
1. Sidi Rahal (Quartz and Agates)
Located near Marrakech, Sidi Rahal is famous for its colorful chalcedony, amethyst, quartz crystals, and agates. This area is popular with mineral collectors and a great introduction to Morocco’s rich geological diversity.
2. Beni Zoli (Ordovician Trilobites)
Situated near the Draa Valley, Beni Zoli is an Ordovician site known for its large, well-preserved trilobite specimens, particularly Asaphus species. The fossils are often found embedded in hard limestone.
3. Serradrar (Silurian Orthoceras)
This is one of Morocco’s best sites for black Silurian orthoceras, an extinct marine cephalopod. Fossils here are usually straight-shelled and beautifully preserved, often used in fossil marble.
4. Jbel Tiskaouine (Calymene Trilobites)
This Ordovician mountain site is rich in Calymene and Flexicalymene trilobites. It offers one of the best chances to observe multiple trilobite types in their natural matrix.
5. Isoumour (Devonian Trilobite Site)
Known as “Trilobite Paradise,” Isoumour hosts Devonian-aged trilobites including Phacops, Coronocephalus, and others. The fossils are often rolled and very well-preserved, found in shale and limestone layers.
6. Lakrabis (Red Ammonites)
This site is special for its red ammonites, a rare fossilized marine mollusk. The coloration and detail make them a favorite among collectors and fossil dealers.
7. Lalla Mimouna (Devonian Trilobites)
Located near Mecessi, this area yields Devonian trilobites, particularly Phacops rana. It’s an open field site ideal for guided fossil hunting and offers a hands-on experience.
8. Jbel Mdawar (Devonian Goniatites)
This ancient reef structure is rich in spiral-shaped goniatites, an early ammonoid. These fossils are embedded in dark limestone and are prized for their pyritized appearance.
9. Kem Kem Beds (Dinosaur & Fish Fossils – Taouz)
One of the most famous fossil beds in North Africa, Kem Kem is rich in Cretaceous-era fossils, including spinosaurus teeth, crocodile bones, fossil fish, and turtle remains. A must-visit for dinosaur enthusiasts.
10. Boutariyt (Echinoderms & Crinoids)
This site is full of ancient sea creatures such as echinoderms and crinoids. Many specimens here are beautifully preserved and can be found in limestone outcrops.
11. Filon 12 Mine (Vanadinite & Quartz Crystals)
An abandoned mine near Taouz, Filon 12 is well-known for vanadinite crystals, goethite, and quartz inclusions. It’s a great spot for mineral collectors and photographers alike.
12. Azourz (Pyritized Goniatites)
This site contains black Devonian goniatites preserved with pyrite, giving them a metallic golden sheen. These are often highly valued and striking in appearance.
13. Tisket (Devonian Trilobites)
A productive area for rolled trilobites, especially Phacops. The fossils here are often compact and suitable for hand collection. It’s a good location for casual diggers.
14. Sacred Oasis (Gypsum & Sand Roses)
Just north of Merzouga, this oasis area is a top spot to collect desert rose formations made of gypsum and sand, formed naturally by wind and water erosion.
Note:
If this itinerary doesn’t suit your needs, we can customize a different program to match your interests, schedule, and preferences. Just contact us, and we’ll be happy to create a tailored geology or fossil tour for you.