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3-days Post-Congress Field-Excursion will be organised in the Khouribga, Azilal, Ouzoud, Demnat and surrounding areas. Several interesting palaeontological and touristic sites:
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The Oulad Abdoun Basin (Khouribga Basin) is a phosphate sedimentary basin located in Morocco, near the city of Khouribga. It is the largest in Morocco, and known by its extremely diverse and unique vertebrate fauna (Visitprivate or publis vertebrate collection).
The Oulad Abdoun Basin (Khouribga Basin) is a phosphate sedimentary basin located in Morocco, near the city of Khouribga. It is the largest in Morocco, and known by its extremely diverse and unique vertebrate fauna (Visitprivate or publis vertebrate collection).
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Bin El Ouidane Dam which is the largest reservoirs in the Morocco. Geologically, it consists mainly of red clay-, Silt- and sandstones from the Middle to Upper Jurassic period (160 million years ago) surrounded by Early Jurassic carbonate reliefs (180 million years ago). It holds as well a diverse invertebrate and vertebrate ichnofauna (Sauropod and Theropod trackways).
Bin El Ouidane Dam which is the largest reservoirs in the Morocco. Geologically, it consists mainly of red clay-, Silt- and sandstones from the Middle to Upper Jurassic period (160 million years ago) surrounded by Early Jurassic carbonate reliefs (180 million years ago). It holds as well a diverse invertebrate and vertebrate ichnofauna (Sauropod and Theropod trackways).
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Azilal Museum which stands as a remarkable testament to the geological and cultural heritage of the region. It showcases a diverse collection of ancient fossils, minerals, and artifacts. Azilal museum hosts the famous Dinosaur Atlasosaurus imelakei among other vertebrate and invertebrate collections.
Farewill lunch and tour in Azilal city .
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Ouzoud Falls is the collective name for several waterfalls in the province of Azilal in Morocco. The waterfalls empty into the El-Abid River's gorge.
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Demnate is located in the heart of the central High Atlas. It is one of the most famous geosites, with diverse Middle to Late dinosaur trackways (Theropod, ornithopod and sauropod ichnofauna.
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