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On the Footsteps of Dinosaurs
Day Trip
Overview
On the Footsteps of Dinosaurs
What Makes This Experience Special?Unearth Tunisia’s prehistoric past on a journey through Ghomrassen’s fossil‑strewn landscapes. Touch real dinosaur footprints, marvel at ancient marine life in canyon walls, and wander millennia‑old Amazigh settlements. All guided by local experts who bring science, history, and adventure together in one epic day (plus a cave‑room night!). Live something unique Make memories |
🟠🔵 Things to Keep in Mind
🗓️ Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
🕑 Duration : 6 hours
Read below to see starting times.
🗺️ Meet our Experience Leader at the Starting Point
Click below on "Take Me There" to get instructions about the starting point
🔵🟠 Experience Flow
➡️ Stop 1: Museum of the Memory of the Earth
Begin with an introduction to Tataouine’s true paleontological wealth. Interactive exhibits will prepare you to spot dinosaur traces in the wild.
➡️ Stop 2: Ksar El Mourabitine
Explore this stunning fortified granary and search for the famed Carcharocles saharicus step‑marks.
➡️ Stop 3: Beni Ghedir’s Dinosaur Traces
Discover more footprints just outside Ghomrassen, then learn Amazigh ancestors’ ingenious farming methods in this oasis village.
➡️ Stop 4: Canyon Zaâfrane
Stand beneath towering canyon walls and examine embedded corals and sponges
➡️ Stop 5: Miter Fossil Fields
Finish your fossil quest where scientists first uncovered bones and teeth in 1974.
➡️ Optional Stop 6: Cave‑Room Accommodation
Retreat to a troglodyte cave in Chenini or Douiret for a unique overnight stay and half‑board dinner & breakfast.
ℹ️ For reference only: Itineraries are subject to change.
🟠🔵 Full Description
Start at Ghomrassen’s Museum of the Memory of the Earth for a primer on regional paleontology. Then, guided by a bilingual expert, ride or drive along fossil trails, from Ksar El Mourabitine’s red‑rock fortress to the coral‑etched cliffs of Zaâfrane Canyon. Along the way, uncover dinosaur footprints, ancient agricultural techniques in Beni Ghedir, and millennia‑old marine life high above the desert floor. Cap the day with an optional cave‑room stay in Chenini or Douiret, enjoying a half‑board meal and sourcing local legends under starry skies.
Good to Know
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Starting Time | 11:00 AM - flexible |
| Meeting Point | Click on the button "Get Me There" Under the Map |
| Languages | English & French |
| Guide | Included — passionate local expert |
| Free Cancellation | Up to 24 hours before experience |
🟠🔵 Includes
✔️ Local Guide
✔️ Bike and Biking Gear (if booked)
✔️ Small Traditionnal Snacks
✔️ Water
❌ Other Food Bought on the Way
❌ Other Beverages
🟠🔵 Final Thoughts
Step off the beaten path into a world where dinosaurs once roamed.
Book your spot now for a fusion of paleontology, culture, and adventure with a cave‑room night to dream of Jurassic wonders. We can’t wait to hear about your dig‑up moments in the review section!
Come curious and leave with unforgettable memories
We can't wait to hear your feedback in the review section below :-)
Included/Excluded
Water
Small Traditionnal Snacks
Bike and Biking Gear (if booked)
Other Beverages
Other Food Bought on the Way
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meet Up!
Stop 1
Meet Up!
See you in front of the Museum of the Memory of the Earth. Follow our Google Maps address!
Stop 2
Ksar El Mourabitine
Stop 2
Ksar El Mourabitine
Discover the Berber architecture and Rendez-vous with some fossils and Dinosaur footprints.
Stop 3
Canyon Zafrâane
Stop 3
Canyon Zafrâane
Discover the ancient farming techniques invented by our ancestors.
Stop 4
Miter
Stop 4
Miter
If you're lucky, you'll find bone fragments and dinosaur teeth at this site.
Stop 5
Authentic Stay
Stop 5
Authentic Stay
Relaxation after a busy day. Savor an authentic night with a homemade dinner and breakfast.
Technique
Easy
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