Overview
4 days morocco geological tour - Morocco private tours - luxury tour from fez to desert - chefchaouen - camel trek trips
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech ➞ Essaouira
Your journey begins in Marrakech, where you’ll travel through the scenic Tizi Ntichka pass to the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This fortified village, a backdrop for many Hollywood films, offers a peek into Morocco’s rich history. After lunch at a traditional restaurant, you’ll continue to Ouarzazate to explore Kasbah Taourirte and the famous Atlas Film Studios. The route then takes you to Boumalne Dades, passing through the Valley of Roses, Tinghir, and the spectacular Todgha Gorges. Finally, you’ll reach Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara, for dinner and an
Day 2: Erfoud ➞ Erg Chebbi
Begin the day with a Moroccan breakfast before heading to the fascinating Crinoids Quarry. Here, you’ll witness firsthand the excavation of fossils over 350 million years old. Next, explore the Quarry of Fossilized Marble and other sites featuring Orthossaire, Ammonite, and Trilobite fossils. A visit to the House of Trilobite provides an in-depth look at these ancient marine creatures. After a picnic lunch surrounded by geological wonders, return to Erfoud for a visit to the fossil workshops and museums. Your day concludes with a camel trek into the Merzouga Desert, where you’ll camp under a starlit…
Day 3: Merzouga ➞ Taouz ➞ Merzouga
After breakfast, journey to Taouz, the last village in the desert, known for its ancient rock engravings and the quartz and vanadinite mineral quarry. Spend the afternoon exploring these unique geological and archaeological sites before returning to Merzouga. The evening offers another camel trek, leading to a serene desert location where you’ll enjoy dinner and accommodations in a Berber tent. Travel distance: 120 KM Places to see: Taouz rock engravings, Quartz Quarry, Merzouga dunes
Day 4: Merzouga ➞ Ouarzazate ➞ Marrakech
Your final day starts with an early breakfast before departing Merzouga. Travel through Alnif, a site celebrated for its beautifully preserved trilobites, and make a lunch stop at the lush Agdez Oasis. Continuing the journey, you’ll pass through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech. This marks the end of your incredible geological exploration of Morocco. Travel distance: 480 KM Places to see: Alnif, Agdez Oasis, High Atlas Mountains
What's included
What's included
- Pick-up at your Hotel or Riad.
- Comfortable, air-conditioned 4x4, van/minibus.
- Driver/guide speaking English
- Exciting camel trekking
- Experience through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- 3 Dinners
- 3 Breakfasts
Not included
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees, when needed
- Tips (optional)