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5 days desert & fossil experience
- Duration5 days
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Multi‑day private experience with fossil hunting near Erfoud, desert exploration, and a night in a Sahara camp under the stars.
What you will do
spend five days exploring Morocco’s fossil-rich region and the Sahara. This trip combines hands-on fossil hunting (Devonian marine fossils and dinosaur-era Kem Kem finds), a full desert experience to Erg Chebbi, and a final day dedicated to fossil craftsmanship and museums around Erfoud.
Places you'll visit
- MerzougaMerzouga, Morocco
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
Pickup locations1
Airports1
- Errachidia AirportErrachidia, Morocco
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup details by option
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Extended Fossil Journey
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Devonian Fossil Hunt
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Cretaceous Fossil Hunt
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
Pickup & meeting point
Applies to: Devonian & Cretaceous Fossils
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
End / drop-off
This activity ends back at the starting point.
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
What's included
Included
- Access to rich fossil hunting locations with guidance on finding and extracting fossils
- Fossil hunting and preparation tools provided
- Packed lunch (If full day) and plenty of water for the day
Not included
- Snacks
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (6–11), Adult (12–75)
Languages
- Guide
- English, French
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 10 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Africa/Casablanca
- Product code
- 397180P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (18).
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