Morocco Meteorite Expedition 7 Days
Marrakech • High Atlas • Ouarzazate • Zagora (Sahara) • Erfoud • Agafay Desert
Price
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Overview
Embark on a thrilling journey through Morocco’s most iconic desert landscapes in search of meteorites—stones that have fallen from the sky and tell stories older than our planet. From the sands of the Sahara to the rugged Agafay Desert, this expedition combines hands-on meteorite hunting with cultural encounters, scientific insights, and immersive desert experiences. Guided by local experts, participants learn to identify meteorites, explore historic landscapes, and witness Morocco’s unique deserts in their raw beauty. This is a true adventure for collectors, scientists, and curious travelers alike.
Highlights:
- Guided meteorite hunting in Sahara and Agafay Deserts
- Hands-on instruction on meteorite identification and classification
- Exploration of diverse desert landscapes, from lunar-like Agafay to sandy Sahara plains
- Off-road desert 4x4 adventure and systematic ground searches
- Cultural encounters with local nomads
- Insight into Moroccan meteorite trade and scientific research
Included/Excluded
- Arrival & Departure Transfers
- 6 Nights’ Accommodation
- 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Professional licensed tour guide throughout the tour
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- Drinks with meals
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Any activity mentioned as optional
- International airfare
Tour Plan
Day 1 - Arrival in Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your boutique hotel. In the evening, meet your meteorite expert and guide for a welcome briefing, including an introduction to meteorite science, identification methods, and the highlights of Morocco’s meteorite-rich deserts. Enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Marrakech to Ouarzazate: Gateway to the Desert
Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Ouarzazate, the desert gateway and base for Saharan expeditions. Attend a preparatory session covering desert search strategies, GPS grid walking, and safety protocols for meteorite hunting.
Today’s total driving distance is 200 km (approx. 4 hours)
Overnight: Ouarzazate
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Ouarzazate to Zagora: First Meteorite Search
Travel south toward Zagora, where the pre-Saharan plains offer optimal conditions for meteorite discoveries. Conduct your first guided search under the guidance of experienced local trackers, learning to identify meteorites by weight, fusion crust, regmaglypts, and magnetism. Record and document all potential finds.
Today's total driving distance is 160 km (approx. 2.5 hours).
Overnight: Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Deep Sahara Meteorite Hunting
Spend the day fully immersed in meteorite hunting in remote desert zones. Explore multiple search sites with varying geological conditions to maximize discovery potential. Guests walk systematic lines, receive hands-on instruction, and experience the thrill of examining extraterrestrial stones. The evening features a review session of all collected samples.
Overnight: Desert Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 - Erfoud Meteorite Insights & Return to Marrakech
Transfer to Erfoud to visit Moroccan meteorite research centers, learning about scientific classification, global trade, and preservation of meteorites. Return to Marrakech in the evening.
Today’s total driving distance is 560 km (approx. 9 hours).
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Agafay Desert Meteorite Hunt
Depart from Marrakech and head to the rugged Agafay Desert, a lunar-like landscape just outside the city. Conduct a full-day meteorite hunt in this dramatic setting, combining off-road exploration with expert guidance on identifying fallen stars. This area offers a unique contrast to the Sahara, with rocky plains, panoramic views, and fewer footprints for pristine searching conditions. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the desert vistas and camp’s facilities.
Today’s total driving distance is 50 km (approx. 1 hour)
Overnight: Agafay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Departure
Transfer to the airport of Marrakech for your international flight.
Overnight: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
