8-Days Morocco Fossils Hunting & Minerals Tour
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Best 8 Days Morocco Fossils Hunting & Minerals Tour
Join the professional team of Over Morocco in the field of paleontology by signing up for the popular 8 days Morocco fossils hunting & minerals tour. Morocco remains one of the most famous sets for paleontology and fossil traces in the world.
This private Morocco fossils hunting tour from Marrakech will not only allow you to experience the real Morocco but you will get back to precambrian times, andÂ
8-Days Morocco Fossils Hunting & Minerals Tour from Marrakech Detailed Itinerary
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Itinerary
Day1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate
Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech or meet upon arrival in the airport, head to Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) with a nice drive through the spectacular High-Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains in most of the winter. After crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260 m), we will reach Ouarzazate where we will spend our first night.
- Overnight accommodation in Dar Chamaa, Riad Boucheddour, or similar including dinner & breakfast.
Day2: Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Alnif
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad in Ouarzazate, we will dive in the heart of the first portion of the desert by crossing the spectacular Anti-Atlas Mountains. You will surprisingly enjoy the geological formations of these mountains with its strange shapes.Â
Once we get to the Agdz center, a surrounding mountains are filled with fossils, especially trilobites. In Alnif, we will visit a local quarry where we will learn about the such species in meticulous details along with the findings that were recorded in the region.
- Overnight accommodation in hotel Meteorite, or similar including dinner & breakfast.
Day3: Alnif - Rissani - Merzouga
Today, you will resume our 8 days Morocco fossil hunting tour further south to Merzouga desert passing by a local quarry in Rissani that consists of Goniatites, which go back to the Middle Devonian period. Our day of exploration will follow up with a visit to a local museum hat exhibits a great selection of fossils, minerals and meteorites.
Arrive in the late afternoon to the majestic Merzouga desert and overnight in a nice Riad by the feet of the sand dunes.
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- Overnight accommodation in Riad Hassan, or similar including dinner & breakfast.
Day4: Explore the Desert Area & Camel Trek
After having breakfast in your hotel, you’ll head to Taous, which is a the nearest military outpost to the Moroccan borders. This center along with Begaa are known for fish, crocodiles, sharks’ teeth & spinosaurus bones & teeth. Then, collect echinoderms in Boutariyt Site. Visit the Mifis mine, then back to the hotel near the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Have a camel ride journey to attend the majestic view of the sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp.
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- Overnight accommodation in a luxury desert camp including dinner & breakfast.
Day5: Merzouga - Erfoud - Tinghir - Dades Valley
Early wake up in the morning, we will invite you to climb the nearby sand dune from where you can enjoy one of the most impressive sunrise views you could encounter. After having a refreshing breakfast and taking a shower, we will continue on the track to the Dades Valley stopping in the Erfoud city, which is known for fossil factories.
Stretch your legs in the stunning Todra (Gorge) which is a high-cliff that keeps attracting mountain climbers and nature lovers.
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- Overnight accommodation in Riad Tazawa, or similar including dinner & breakfast.
Day6: Dades Valley - Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech
After having breakfast in your hotel/Riad Dades Valley, we will head to Marrakech passing by the lush valley of roses where we may want to include a short break as a way to learn about the different products such as rose-water, perfumes, saops, lotions, and much more.
We will have a guided tour of the dramatic and UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, which was an important commercial center in the former caravan route that used to link Marrakech with the Sahara. After lunch, we will cross the Atlas Mountains before getting to Marrakech in the evening.
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Marana, or similar including dinner & breakfast.
Day7: Guided Tour of Marrakech
Today, we will spend the day exploring the best attractions of Marrakech with a local tour guide who knows the city like the back of his/her hand. We will initially drive through the Ville Nouvelle that was built by the French when Morocco was a French Protectorate from 1912-1956. Visit the botanical gardens of Majorelle, then head to Medina where we will start our guided walking tour from the famous Koutoubia Mosque.
Visit the 15th century Saadian tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Souks that are organized into sections before ending our exploration of Marrakech by the Jemaa el-Fna Square (the focal point of Marrakech). The Square turns in the evening into an arena filled with musicians, magicians, storytellers…
- Overnight accommodation in Riad Marana, or similar including dinner & breakfast.
Day8: Marrakech to Airport
After having breakfast in your Riad, depending on your flights’ schedule, we will have a transfer to the airport of your departure either Marrakech or Casablanca hoping you had a great time with us.
Included
- 4WD, Minivan or Minibus for transportation including fuel
- Pick up from accommodation/airport
- English speaking driver
- 7 nights accommodation as illustrated on the itinerary.
- Camel trekking experience for watching the sunset.
- Local tour guide in Marrakech
- Unique experiences
Not Included
- Lunches on the way
- Drinks including water
- Admission fee to sites if any
- Extras
Cost of 8-Days Morocco Fossil Hunting & Minerals Tour.
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Please note that the process of dropping you off in your accommodation in the old Medinas of Marrakech, Fes, Tangier, Rabat, Essaouira…can be in some cases inapplication because of inaccessibilty to the car. However, we coordinate with the staff members of your Riad/hotel in advance & will come to meet you in a designated location before escorting you to your accommodation. We aim to make you have a hassle-free arrival, so we might ask about your hotel/Riad contacting details if they have not been booked through us.
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Customers' Reviews
I and my wife have just back from amazing trip with Over Morocco. Barek was our driver guide. He is a very knowledgable gentle Man. Friendly and helpful. He showed us all his country with its beautiful traditions and culture. We hope to go back soon to Morocco .
Very recommended company.
