Private Tour
Sahara Desert Fossil Hunting Experience
Overview
Available languages
1 day
Mobile ticket
Discover real fossils in the Sahara Desert with our local guides who know exactly where to look. You'll learn how to spot and dig up ancient treasures, and the fossils you find are yours to keep! Visit our workshop to see how fossils cleaned and prepare. It's a real hands-on adventure that both kids and adults love - no experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and we'll show you how to uncover pieces of history hidden in the sand!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Delve into the fascinating world of paleontology with our Fossil Hunting Tour. This unique experience takes you on a journey through the Sahara's ancient landscapes, where the remnants of prehistoric oceans lie hidden in the sand. Our tour is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the area's fossil wealth, from discovery to display. Led by experienced guides, you'll learn the techniques used by professional fossil hunters and get the chance to apply them in the field. The tour balances outdoor exploration with educational visits, including stops at a fossil preparation workshop. Whether you're a seasoned fossil enthusiast or a curious beginner, this tour offers something for everyone. It's an opportunity to not just observe, but actively participate in uncovering the Earth's prehistoric past. Join us for a day of discovery, learning, and wonder in one of the world's most remarkable fossil-rich regions.
What‘s Included
Access to rich fossil hunting locations with guidance on finding and extracting fossils
Packed lunch (If full day) and plenty of water for the day
Fossil hunting and preparation tools provided
Snacks
Options
Cretaceous Fossil Hunt
Cretaceous Fossil Hunt ~7h: fossil hunt in Cretaceous formations. Look for dinosaur teeth and bones, wih quick stops to see other fossil sites
Devonian & Cretaceous Fossils
Devonian & Cretaceous ~7h : private tour combining Devonian and Cretaceous stops for mixed fossil finds. Ideal if you want variety but limited
Devonian Fossil Hunt
Devonian Fossil Hunt ~7h: fossil hunt in Devonian-era sites. Find trilobites, brachiopods, and other marine fossils that lived 419 million years ago.
Extended Fossil Journey
Extended Fossil Journey ~11h: Full-day experience covering both Devonian and Cretaceous sites, plus lunch in an oasis. Best choice for a full experience
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best experience!
Sarah H,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. I originally booked a motorbike fossil hunting excursion through Sahara Fossils, and after chatting with Mohamed, it quickly became so much more. We added the Wild Desert Camp, and before we knew it, he had helped shape an entire 4-day adventure for us, including some amazing hotel stays. From the very beginning, Mohamed was exceptional. Anything we needed, he handled immediately and effortlessly. He even invited us to join him for iftar with his mum and extended family, which gave us such a genuine and immersive insight into Moroccan culture, something you simply can’t put a price on. The Wild Desert Camp was a highlight in itself. Mohamed taught us how to cook traditional Moroccan food over the campfire, and we spent the evening playing cards with him and our camel guide. Sleeping under the stars in the desert felt both peaceful and completely safe it was such a special experience. The fossil hunting day was equally incredible. Riding motorbikes across the desert added a real sense of adventure, and we found so many fossils that I genuinely wasn’t sure how I’d get them home! Mohamed was incredibly helpful and went out of his way to make sure we were sorted, which really sums up the level of care he gives to his clients. I can honestly say this was one of the most immersive and memorable trips I’ve ever had. What Mohamed offers is worth far more than what he charges. We will absolutely be returning and we wouldn’t book with anyone else.
Fossils hunter for a day
moonyt2026,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a great experience with Med, he knows a lot of notions and it was funny realizing the dream I had when I was a “little one” (=being Indiana Jones for a day). We visited two different sites and he arranged all the materials. Furthermore, he fluently speaks english, français, arabic and (a bit) italian. To me, this was a big surprise considering his young age. Managing the transactions through paypal was also much easier for me. Grazie mille, Med! Ci vediamo presto!
An unforgettable day fossil hunting – Spinosaurus highlight
domagojt191,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a fantastic experience for anyone interested in fossils. Mohamed is a great guide with a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm, and he made the whole day very interesting and enjoyable. During the search we found several different fossils, including trilobites, goniatites and shark teeth. The highlight for me was finding a tooth of the dinosaur Spinosaurus. It has been my favourite dinosaur since childhood, so I never expected that one day I would actually find a fossil of it myself. That moment was a huge and very pleasant surprise. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover fossils and learn more about them in the field.
Great guide, amazing fossils, unforgettable experience
Vacation45638300337,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohamed was an excellent guide — friendly, very knowledgeable, and clearly very passionate about fossils. His expertise made the whole experience both educational and exciting. We visited several different locations during the tour. At the first site, we had the chance to see how the extraction process works for some rare and difficult-to-access fossils, such as fossil crinoids. After that, we went fossil hunting ourselves. We searched for trilobites, goniatites, shark teeth, and even bones and teeth of the dinosaur Spinosaurus. We also found beautiful desert roses. It was amazing to discover our own specimens in the field. The tour was very well organized from start to finish. We traveled in a 4×4 vehicle, and the driver handled the terrain safely and also helped us during the fossil search. All the necessary equipment was provided, including hammers, shovels, sieves, and protective glasses, as well as water and food. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants a unique experience and the opportunity to learn something new and fascinating from a true expert.
Experience you never regret
Kashkin,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really great day with fossils hunting on the few locations. Mohammed is a very professional guide with perfect knowledge of paleontology. The artefacts we got by our hands are now at home representing one of the greatest experience memory in Morocco. The tour was very well organized, in timely manner. Equipment provided was safe and proper to the adventure. Transportation was more than comfortable. We had food and water provided during the trip. This is unique possibility to do something outstanding in the remote location with great view and scenery. Fossils you get by yourself are much more valuable than those you are able to purchase and brings warm memories. Thanks Med!
Amazing experience!
Departure62958147007,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohamed did an amazing job of teaching us and helping us to find fossils. He was so great with our 4 kids (ages 3, 5, 8, and 10). We all had the best day and learned so much! It was everything we hoped for and more! Thank you, Mohamed!!
Fossils hunting day
D6677ZUmarcom,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great day fossils hunting Mohamed is very knowledgeable ,very nice and easy going. It was a real unforgettable adventure
Absolutely amazing, a must-do
258tejav,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience fossil hunting with Mohamed. We found a bunch of fossils from shells to trilobites so this was very exciting! He has a lot of experience and knowledge and his driver, too. They were both very kind and we had a lot of fun and also learn a lot. It really is an amazing experience hunting for fossils in the middle of the dessert so if you are coming to Merzouga, this us something you absolutely have to book. Im pretty sure he is also the only one that takes you hunting like this.
Great outcrop experience with THE REAL DUDE
neodimios,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome Experience with Mohamed. He knows many secret outcrops that are full of several kinds of fossils (ammonites, orthoceras, trilobotes and if you are lucky you can find some autoctonous rare organisms). It is a real adventure everyone should try. Beware of scammers around and trust this guy, he knows what to do to make it special! Hope to see you soon Momo 🙏🌈
Nice fossil hunt.
D4079VYthomasw,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohammed is a very nice guy who takes you to a place with a beautiful view to search for your own fossils. Usually there is a guy with lot’s of knowledge about the fossils but unfortunately he was sick. So at some points we missed some information. Besides that, be prepared to put a little work in and find some nice fossils!
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