Sahara Fossils

Sahara Desert

Fossil

Hunting

A journey to the prehistoric

Not just a tour, but a journey through time. From Devonian seas to Cretaceous dinosaurs — explore the prehistoric past in Morocco.

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Explore Fossils in the Desert

Explore fossils in the desert

Millions of years ago, the Sahara was first covered by oceans, and later it became home to dinosaurs. Today, you can walk across the same land and uncover what they left behind.

On our fossil hunting trips, you'll explore real prehistoric sites where trilobites, ammonites, and even dinosaur remains can still be found. With every step, the desert reveals a piece of its hidden history.

As you search, you'll learn how to spot different fossils, understand the story behind them, and experience the thrill of discovery for yourself. The adventure is easy and enjoyable for everyone — families with kids, solo travelers, or groups — no special knowledge is needed.

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CretaceousDevonian

Full Day devonian & cretaceous Fossil Hunting + Lunch in a Oasis

From75€
CretaceousDevonian

Half Day cretaceous & Devonian Fossil Hunting

From60€
Cretaceous

Half Day cretaceous Fossil Hunting

From55€
Devonian

Half Day Devonian Fossil Hunting

From55€
CretaceousDevonian

Shared Half Day cretaceous & Devonian Fossil Hunting

From35€

About Sahara Fossils

About Sahara Fossils

Sahara Fossils was founded by a passionate fossil enthusiast with a deep love for the desert and its ancient history. Growing up in the desert near Merzouga, we were always surrounded by traces of ancient life. Over time, this curiosity became a real interest — not just in collecting fossils, but in understanding the stories they tell.

We started Sahara Fossils to share this passion with travelers. For us, it's not only about guiding a tour, but about giving people the chance to experience the excitement we felt when we first discovered these prehistoric traces.

When you come on a trip with us, you’re not just joining a search — you're stepping into the world of ancient fossils, desert landscapes, and the history hidden beneath our feet.

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Testimonials

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Giulia A
Apr 2025 • Couples

An Unforgettable Fossil Hunting Adventure in the Desert

I recently went on a fossil hunting trip in the desert with Mohamed, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, Mohamed was incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional. He has an impressive knowledge of fossiliferous areas. What made this trip especially unique was Mohamed's ability to guide us to remote, rarely visited sites. These hidden spots were rich with fossils such as ammonites, orthoceras, trilobites. If you're looking for a genuine adventure and want to discover parts of the desert that few people ever see, I highly recommend booking a trip with Mohamed. Cherry on the top, he prepared moroccan tea setting a fire in the middle of the desert.

Trail51012106742
May 2025 • Couples

Great experience with many beautiful fossils🐚

We casually bumped into Mohamed because his family restaurant had really good reviews (berber pizza is a MUST TRY). We were interested in the fossil hunting and we went with him. That was a BLAST! He knows many outvrops and rock formations full of trilobites, ammonites, shells, corals and more which are not that available to people (you can either walk 2 hours into the wild desert or get a jeep) but it is going to be an unforgettable experience, not just for the fossils but also for the company. Hands on guys, this is a good dude🙏🌈

Mark P
Jan 2025 • Friends

Fossil hunting at its best

Mohammed was a wonderful guide along with his very experienced partner. A short drive into the desert and we were fossil hunting. They gave us an interesting geologic walk where we found numerous varieties of fossils. Was well worth the time spent learning about the natural history of the area and fun fossil hunting with panoramic views in the mountains. Would definitely recommend!!

Odyssey180787
Jan 2025 • Family

Fun adventure for the whole family

The teens in our family were so excited about the fossil hunting adventure and it did not disappoint. The ride to the place was already an adventure in itself, on a motorcycle and through the sand. Hunting the fossils went with a lot of banging and clanging from tools, climbing the hill, enthusiastic shouts when a fossil was found, great fun for the whole family. Mohamed was a great guide in leading us in this adventure. We can only recommend him and his site and offers.