© Tourcan Vacations
- Duration
- 7 days · 6 nights
Overview
Oasis, Dunes & Desert runs for 7 days in Morocco, starting and finishing in Marrakesh.
Along the way the route takes in Marrakesh, Boumalne Dades, Erfoud, Zagora and Ouarzazate.
Day by day, the itinerary covers: Marrakesh - Ouarzazate - Boumalne; Boumalne - Tineghir - Erfoud; Erfoud - Alnif - Zagora; Zagora - Ouarzazate; Ouarzazate - Marrakesh.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Marrakesh
Marrakesh Airport
Day 2 · Boumalne Dades
Marrakesh - Ouarzazate - Boumalne
Day 3 · Erfoud
Boumalne - Tineghir - Erfoud
Day 4 · Zagora
Erfoud - Alnif - Zagora
Day 5 · Ouarzazate
Zagora - Ouarzazate
Day 6 · Marrakesh
Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
Day 7 · Marrakesh
Marrakesh - Airport
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Marrakesh
Marrakesh Airport
Upon arrival at airport in Morocco, you will be warmly met by a representative, who will provide assistance and transfer to your accommodation to check-in. Activities: • The entire day will be spent visiting Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the Pearl of the South with the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the Menara gardens. • Return to the hotel for lunch. • In the afternoon, visit of the souks, the winding little streets and the Djemaa El Fna place with its various and non-stop entertainment: storytellers, snake charmers, fire-eaters and more. Optional Activities: An Optional Diffa Fantasia dinner will be served under caidal tents at the famous Chez Ali restaurant while enjoying fantasia performance with camel and horses shows, folkloric and belly dancers. Overnight: Marrakesh – (L)
Day 2 · Boumalne Dades
Marrakesh - Ouarzazate - Boumalne
Activities: • After breakfast, depart by 4×4 to Ouarzazate via Taddert and the Tiz-in-Tichka pass. • Continuation to kasbah Telouat by the tarred road. • Visit of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. • After lunch continue to Boumalne. Overnight: Boumalne – (B, D)
Day 3 · Erfoud
Boumalne - Tineghir - Erfoud
Activities: • After breakfast, departure to the Dades Gorges then continuation to the Tadra Gorges. • After lunch, continue to Erfoud. Optional Activities: Bivouac at the dunes of Merzouga. Overnight: Erfoud – (B, D)
Day 4 · Zagora
Erfoud - Alnif - Zagora
Activities: • After breakfast, depart via Alnif to Tazzarine. • After Lunch, then continue to Zagora. Overnight: Zagora – (B, D)
Day 5 · Ouarzazate
Zagora - Ouarzazate
Activities: • After breakfast, visit of Zagoa and the Tinfou dunes. • After lunch depart to Ouarzazate. Overnight: Ouarzazate – (B, D)
Day 6 · Marrakesh
Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
Activities: • In the morning, sightseeing tour of Ouarzazate with Tifoultout and Taourirt Kasbahs departure to Marrakesh via the tarred road. • In the afternoon, departure to Marrakesh via the tarred road. Overnight: Marrakesh – (B, D)
Day 7 · Marrakesh
Marrakesh - Airport
Departure: After breakfast, departure transfer to Marrakesh Menara airport. – (B) Meals as per itinerary: (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
Accommodation for this trip is tailored to your dates and travel style — your specialist will confirm the exact properties when shaping your itinerary.
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Accommodations Per Person Sharing, including hotel taxes
- Arrival & departure transfers where applicable
- Local guides where applicable
- Meals per itinerary
- Park entrance fees and sightseeing fees where applicable
- Applicable transportation
Not included
- Airfare and air taxes
- Cancellation, baggage, travel and medical insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as baggage porterage, gratuities/tips, laundry, telephone calls, bottled water, etc.
- Visa and visa fees
- Optional sightseeing and activities
- Meals, beverages and services not mentioned in itinerary
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith
Roshan Matovu
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.
Edith
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.