Outstanding Egypt and Morocco Tour
15 Days / 14 Nights
Private Tour
Everyday except Monday
This an incredible opportunity to visit the most fascinating Cities of Egypt and Morocco! In Egypt, discover the Ancient Pyramids of Giza along with a relaxing and historical Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Then flying to Morocco and its stunning Moorish cultures of Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech.
- Meet and assist by our representatives at airports.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- Accommodation for 7 nights in Morocco including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on 05 star Superior Nile Cruise on full board.
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel by an air-conditioned coach.
- Domestic flight ticket Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo. ( in Egypt ).
- Private tour during all the trip. ( except the cruise excursions in Egypt will be in small group ).
- Local English-speaking tours guides in Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Fez, Marrakech and Casablanca.
- Local English-speaking tours guides in Cairo and on the cruise ( In Egypt ).
- English-speaking drivers during all the trip.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Bottled water during the trip daily.
- Free WiFi in the vehicles in Egypt.
- Free Wifi at Morocco hotels.
- All service charges and taxes.
- International Airfare.
- Flights from Casablanca-Cairo.
- Entry visa to Morocco and Egypt.
- Optional Tours.
- Hassan II Mosque from inside in Casablanca - 15 USD per person.
- Personal spendings.
- Tipping.
- Extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
Day 1: Arrive Casablanca – Transfer to Rabat
On arrival in Casablanca, you will be greeted and welcomed by our Driver/ Guide in front of Gate 2 outside the Airport. Then you will be transferred north to the Capital City of Rabat to then check in to your Hotel for an overnight stay. Includes: Transfer from Casablanca to Rabat.
Overnight in Rabat.
Day 2: Rabat – Meknes – Volubilis - Fez
Breakfast at the Hotel in Rabat, then a unique guided tour awaits you in Rabat where you will discover the real history and culture of this capital city. You will visit the Necropolis of Chellah, known to have been built by the Phoenicians as early as the XIV century. Then a visit to the old Kasbah at Ouddaya with free time after to explore the bustling souks and bazaars of the old Medina. After this, you will continue on to ‘Café Maure’ which lies on the banks of the Bouregrag River to enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea with mint with local treats known as ‘kaab ghazal’ and ‘ghariba’ Next you will head to the city of Fez stopping first at Volubis which is listed as a world UNESCO heritage site with a specialized Guide who will walk you around the remains of old Roman and Berber cultures which once occupied the area. Continue on to what is known as the Imperial City of Meknes. Although it is one of Morocco’s less visited Cities, it holds stunning structures built by a famed architect called Moulay Ismail and known as the ‘Versailles of Morocco’ including the famed gate of Bab El Mansour. Finally, you will be driven to Fez for an overnight stay. Interesting facts: Kaab Ghazel in Arabic means hoof of the deer and along with traditional mint tea is known to be symbols of Moroccan hospitality.
Meals: Breakfast and Tea Break
Day 3: Exploring Fez
Breakfast at the Hotel in Fez, then a wonderful guided tour of Fez, another UNESCO world heritage site founded in the 9 th century which was the country’s capital until 1912. Fez is also home to the world’s oldest University. You will explore the old Medina along with the major sites of interest including Bou-Inania and Attarin Medersa, the latter being the area where the famous leather tanning takes place. Also included will be Ess-Seffarine Square, the Moulay Idriss Tomb, El-Nejjarine Square, and the cabinet makers' Souk known as the Hebrew district of Mellah.
During your schedule, you will have the opportunity to take part in a pottery workshop with a pottery master, giving you a real Moroccan experience. Lunch will then be served at a local restaurant then have the choice to either take a relaxing stroll through the narrow alleyways of the old town or return to your hotel for the evening. An interesting fact to know is that every October, Fez holds one of the largest and most well-known Sufi festivals with Sufi performers from across the world. It is a mesmerizing dance where the Sufis twirl around in order to get into a trance for religious purposes. Overnight in Fez.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4: Fez to Beni Mellal – Marrakech
Breakfast in your Fez Hotel, then you will be collected for your transfer to the next known and the popular Imperial City of Marrakech. En route, you will pass through some extremely pretty villages such as Imouzar and Ifrane. Later, you will reach one of Morocco’s best-known agricultural centers at Beni Mellal. Finally, move on to reach your destination in Marrakech. On arrival, you will check in to your Hotel where you can relax and spend time overnight. Overnight in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Exploring Marrakech
Breakfast at the Hotel, then an exciting day ahead in the lively and vibrant City of Marrakech, a central point for many tourists across the world.
Our local Guide/driver will greet you for your breathtaking day in Marrakech known locally as ‘Ochre City. The first stop will be the unique and pretty Majorelle Garden named after the French painter Jacques Majorelle who completely dedicated his work and passion to this artistic masterpiece. Then continuing on to Menara, in Arabic known as ‘Lighthouse’. It can be described as a basin and garden blooming with orchards and olive groves. Moving on then headed towards the Koutoubia Mosque along with the Jewish quarter called ‘Mallah’. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before finishing your wonderful day in Marrakech with a horse and carriage ride (or ‘Koutchi’) to the main center known as Jamaa El Fnaa. Included in the important history of Marrakech, it was considered an extremely holy place that Moroccans called ‘The Land of the Seven Men’ who were religious Sufi Scholars giving their lives to worship and knowledge.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6: Marrakech – Free day to Explore
Today after breakfast you will have the whole day for yourselves to explore this vibrant historical City. Take time to wander through the vast Souk offering many handmade local souvenirs, smell the incense and colorful spices, and stop off for some delicious local Moroccan food. Plenty of time to take some memorable photographs of your time here in this magnificent city. Watch the locals entering the Old Mosques for prayers and chat with some locals. Overnight in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Marrakech – Casablanca
Breakfast to start your day, then you will check out of the Hotel to be transferred to the large City of Casablanca, often known as the commercial hub of Morocco.One of the top attractions in Casablanca is the stunning Hassan II Mosque which is unique as it sits on the edge of the Atlantic coast and considered a masterpiece of construction. After your visit here, you will move on to a tour of the City and includes its popular Corniche, the Habous Quarters and the exterior of the Royal Palace.Overnight stay in Casablanca
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Casablanca to Cairo, Egypt
After breakfast, you will have a free morning to explore Casablanca or just relax at the Hotel before being transferred to Casablanca Airport for your flight to Cairo. Your Tour Manager will meet and assist you on arrival at Cairo International Airport and then transfer you by air-conditioned vehicle to your Hotel in Cairo. They will also assist you with the check-in and inform you of your itinerary for each tour in Cairo. Overnight at Hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Giza Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Start your day with breakfast at the Hotel, then your personal Tour Guide will collect you and accompany you to one of the greatest seven wonders of the world, the magnificent three Pyramids of Cheops at the Giza Plateau known as Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Included in the Giza Plateau is the watchful great Sphinx guarding the Pyramids. Lunch will be included at a good quality local restaurant before being taken to the enormous new Egyptian Museum close to the Pyramids. If there is time, you will have the opportunity to browse the delightful and ancient Khan El Khalili, the oldest Bazaar in Egypt. Here, you can purchase some traditional handmade Egyptian souvenirs. Back to your Hotel for a leisurely evening.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 10: Flight Cairo to Luxor – Embark Nile Cruise
Breakfast at the Hotel then you will be transferred from Cairo Airport to Luxor Airport. On arrival in Luxor, you will be met and then transferred to your Nile Cruise. On arrival at your Cruise Boat, you will be assisted with check-in and then enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon, you will be escorted by your Guide to the center of Luxor to explore the stunning Karnak and Luxor Temples. Karnak Temple was the first magnificent Temple during the first Pharaonic Kingdom. Then transfer back to your Nile Cruise for an overnight stay. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 11: Luxor Nile cruising with excursions
Breakfast onboard, then an escorted visit to the famous West Bank in Luxor to the renowned Valley of the Kings, home to the discovery of 62 Pharaohs. Included will be a visit to the Mortuary Temple of the first female Pharaoh Hatshepsut, built during the New Kingdom in the 15 th Century BC. Then moving on to the Huge Colossi of Memnon, said to have been the original entrance to the Valley of the Kings. Back to your Cruise in Luxor for lunch, then set sail to Edfu.Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Extras: There is an option to take a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a hot air balloon ride at sunrise to fly over the magnificent Valley of the Kings and see the beauty of the sunrise over this ancient wonder considered an ‘open-air museum’. Prices are $129 per person.
Day 12: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temples
Breakfast on board your cruise, then your Guide will take you to Edfu Temple, home of the great Temple of Horus, the falcon God dating back to the Hellonistic Greek period. Then you will sail on to the interesting unique Temple of Kom Ombo, home of the Crocodile God Sobek. Lunch onboard then sailing on to the stunning Nubian city of Aswan under the spectacular Aswan Bridge and the high sandstone cliffs of the Tombs of the Nobles. Leisurely evening onboard with dinner and relaxation.Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 13: Aswan Tours
Welcome to beautiful Nubian Aswan! Breakfast onboard, then a fascinating day of sightseeing tours in pretty and colorful Aswan. The first stop will be the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient quarries of Aswan. It was unfinished due to visible cracks appearing in the granite stone. Finally, a visit to the island where the stunning Temple of Philae stands was devoted to the two important female goddesses of Isis and Hathor. Once you have seen the beauty of this Temple, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise for relaxation. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 14: Flight from Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast on the Nile Cruise, you will bid farewell to the amazing staff and be transferred to Aswan Airport back to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our Representative, then transferred back to a Hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay. You may wish to explore some tours before you leave. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15: Final Day – Flight Home
On your final morning, enjoy breakfast at the Hotel with some free time and treasure your memories of this once-in-a-lifetime memorable holiday. You will then be transferred back to Cairo Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast
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