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Morocco Fossil and Cultural Tour

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Length

4 days

Itinerary

4 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English

Overview

Explore the fascinating geological diversity and rich cultural heritage of Morocco on this unique fossil and cultural tour. Visit significant paleontological sites and discover a variety of fossils, including trilobites and agate. Marvel at ancient architectures while enjoying an experience designed for fossil collectors and culture enthusiasts alike. This opulent journey through Morocco offers a perfect blend of natural history and cultural insights, ideal for geologists and travelers seeking a deeper understanding of the region's past.

- Discover Morocco's geological diversity and fossil-rich sites

- Visit ancient architectural wonders and learn about their history

- Experience a luxurious tour tailored for fossil collectors and cultural enthusiasts

- Engage with expert guides knowledgeable in geology and Moroccan culture

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Marrakesh - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou⌄

    We leave Marrakesh and drive to High Atlas Mountains and search ( quartz chalcedonies mine, amethyst, agate), after drive to Ait Ben Haddou where we will spend night in riad/hotel

    After we search meniral on the high atlas we will drive to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Ait Ben Haddou has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and several films have been shot here such as Alexander 2004, Kingdom of Heaven 2005…the Message 1976. In this beautiful Kasbah where We will spend over night

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Over Night in a hotel (4*/3*) in Ait Ben Haddou

  2. 2Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Alnif⌄

    After we spend night in Ait ben Haddou we will leave to Ouarzazate city, Ouarzazate is also known as the Hollywood of Africa. This is due to its movie studios, including one of the largest in the world: Atlas Studios and Kasbah. we will stop and visit studio atlas and Kasbah Taourirt.

    We will head to Cambrian place famous of the yellow trilobites. after that we will drive to an Ordovician site and it famous in calymenes and flexycalymenes

    Meals: Dinner · Breakfast

    Overnight: Overnight in a hotel of (4*/3*)

  3. 3Alnif - Sidi Ali Tafraout - Ouzina⌄

    Drive to Devonian trilobites in Lalla Mimouna area, then drive to collect Devonian Goniatites. Next, we will drive to Ouzina village where we will enjoy night in hotel.

    After breakfast in your hotel in Ouzina we wil drive to the site of Calymene trilobite. After that we will drive to Merzouga

    We will drive to Azourz site where you will gather black Devonian Pyritised Goniatites. After we will pass to collect trilobites at Tisket site. Then, we will collect sand roses made of gypsum and sand also bite of bones vertebras. After that we drive to Merzouga .

    Meals: Breakfast · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight in a luxury camp

  4. 4Merzouga - Marrakesh⌄

    After breakfast in Merzouga we drive to Erfoud and visit factories where trilobites cleaning and where blocs are cut and manufactured to table tops, sinks,…and decorative items. Then, we head to Marrakesh.

    After we visit the factories of fossils in Erfoud we will drive to Marrakesh by passing through different berber villages and pass high atlas mountains through tizi N'tichka, and get to Marrakesh in evening

    Meals: Breakfast

    Overnight: Hotel in Riad (4*\3*)

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Government Fees
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Fuel surcharge
  • ✓Parking Fees

Not included

  • ✕10 euros for each if the clients interested to visit monuments sites
  • ✕Lunches and drinks during the tour are not included

Good to know

Starts: You will meet your driver waiting you in front Cafe France in Jamaa El Fna square

Ends: You will meet your driver waiting you in front Cafe France in Jamaa El Fna square

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels