Passion Explorer
Midelt · Gemstone & Mineral Hunting
Mineral Specimen Capital with diverse minerals like vanadinite, azurite, and cobaltoan calcite, abundant trilobite fossils, and rich mineral markets in Midelt and Erfoud. Local guides are recommended. Daily costs $50-200. Informal mine visits available and export permits required for specimens. Beware of fakes in markets.
Destination Overview
Mineral Specimen Capital with diverse minerals like vanadinite, azurite, and cobaltoan calcite, abundant trilobite fossils, and rich mineral markets in Midelt and Erfoud. Local guides are recommended. Daily costs $50-200. Informal mine visits available and export permits required for specimens. Beware of fakes in markets.
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- Best season
- Spring
- Difficulty
- 7
- Region
- Morocco, Drâa-Tafilalet
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