Moroccan researchers discover rare ancient lizard, a piece of untapped fossil wealth

Rare fossil footprints of a lizard dating back 160–170 million years have been discovered in Morocco, marking only the third such find worldwide and the first in ancient Gondwana. Beyond its scientific significance, the discovery highlights Morocco’s rich fossil heritage and the need to better preserve and promote it.

Morocco’s dinosaur heritage : Few museums for a geological paradise

Morocco, often called a geologist’s paradise, holds some of the world’s most remarkable dinosaur fossils, from the Spinosaurus and Atlasaurus to the Anza footprints. Yet, despite this wealth, only a few museums strive to make this prehistoric heritage accessible to the public.

Morocco adds a new duckbill dinosaur to its roster with the discovery of Taleta taleta

A new hadrosaurid dinosaur species, Taleta taleta, was discovered in Morocco’s Ouled Abdoun Basin, providing evidence that duckbill dinosaurs spread from Europe to North Africa around 66 million years ago. This finding highlights the region’s diverse dinosaur fauna and its unique geological history during the late Cretaceous.