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Highlights
- Explore Jebel Irhoud with an expert local guide at the site of the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils, where the dig reshaped views of human history.
- Meet your guide at Jebel Irhoud and set off in a standard group of up to 9 guests, starting with the main excavation zone at the heart of the site.
- Walk through the open quarry and up the surrounding hills, tracing the rock faces and views that show how this remote ridge became vital to science.
- End your visit with time to ask questions about the discovery, sip the included drinks, and capture souvenir photos to remember Jebel Irhoud.
Your Experience
Visit the Jebel Irhoud archaeological site in a standard group guided tour that explores the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils.
Getting started
Meet your local guide at the Jebel Irhoud archaeological site and join your standard group of up to 9 guests. After a brief introduction to the excavation area and safety guidelines, you set off on foot into the site. The guided visit begins directly at the dig zone, so you start learning about the discoveries from the first steps.
What to expect
Jebel Irhoud archaeological site
This is the site that produced the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils, a key location for understanding early human history. You explore both the excavation area and its surrounding landscape on foot as part of a structured route.
Features
- The guided visit of the archaeological site with an expert local guide focuses on the excavation itself and what these finds changed in the story of Homo sapiens.
- Your route includes a dedicated visit to the site of the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils, where your guide explains how they were identified and recovered.
- You walk through the quarry and the surrounding hills that frame the Jebel Irhoud site, getting a clear sense of the terrain where the fossils were uncovered.
- The format is a standard group guided tour for up to 9 guests, with a local guide, drinks, and souvenir photos included, so you finish the experience with both context and mementos.
Inclusions
- Guided visit of the archaeological site with an expert local guide
- Visit to the site of the oldest known Homo sapiens fossils
- Walk in the quarry and surrounding hills
- Drinks and souvenir photos
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Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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