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Delightful Morocco and Pearls of Egypt

Overview

Embark on a mesmerizing 15-day journey through Morocco and Ancient Egypt! Experience the thrill of a camel ride in the Sahara and uncover the wonders of Morocco's rich culture. Then, set your sights on the mystique of Ancient Egypt as you explore its hidden treasures, beginning with the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that blends history, culture and breathtaking landscapes.

16 days | 14 nights
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Format

Guided Tour

Locations

  • Casablanca
  • Marrakech
  • Ouarzazate

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flight to Casablanca (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 5 nights of accommodation in Morocco, with 2 meals per day
  • 8 nights of accommodation in Egypt, with breakfast
  • 1 night of accommodation in Casablanca, with breakfast
  • Visa entry for Egypt, obtained upon your arrival at the airport
  • Private round-trip transfers to/from airports                                      
  • 1 lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo  
  • English or French-speaking guide during tours
  • Domestic flights in Economy Class from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo 
  • Round-trip domestic flight in Economy Class between Casablanca and Cairo
  • More Moments Activities Included:
  • Entrance fees to monuments: Hassan II, Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace
  • 4x4WD to the desert
  • Camel ride, per person
  • Private guided tours of the Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis, Saqqara, the Egyptian Museum and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.                 
  • Private guided tours in Luxor, including entrance fees to the east bank (the temples of Karnak and Luxor), the west bank (Valley of the Kings, Medinat Habu temple, Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon), Dendera and Abydos.
  • Private guided tours in Aswan, including entrance fees to Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan Botanical Garden, Monastery of St. Simeon and the Tombs of the Nobles by camel and a motorboat ride to the Nubian Village.
  • Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points.

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Casablanca.

Day 2

Welcome to Casablanca – Marrakech (approx. 250 km)

Upon your arrival at Mohamed V International Airport, your local representative will welcome you and assist you through the immigration process. You’ll then board your transfer and start your journey to explore Casablanca, Morocco’s economic capital. You’ll visit the awe-inspiring medinas and squares of Casablanca before heading to the famous Hassan II Mosque. You can then enjoy some free time to stroll down the scenic Ain Diab Corniche for a glimpse of the coastline. Later, you’ll visit the Habbous Quarter and historic Mehkama before heading to Marrakech to check in at your hotel.

Meal(s): Dinner

Day 3

Marrakech – Ouarzazate (approx. 205 km)

After breakfast, you’ll depart for the fascinating Ouarzazate, where Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and The Mummy were filmed. You’ll then cross the Tizi-n’Tichka pass in the breathtaking Atlas Mountains before continuing on to visit the well-preserved Aït Benhaddou ksar (fortified village), a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 4

Ouarzazate – Zagora (approx. 160 km)

Today, you’ll start with breakfast at the hotel before checking out and heading to Zagora, a beautiful desert town in the Draa River Valley.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Camel Ride

    Head to Zagora to immerse yourself in the Berber way of life at a Sahara Desert camp. Spend your time admiring the undulating sand dunes on a memorable camel ride in the desert.

Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 5

Zagora – Marrakech (approx. 365 km)

Begin your day with a hotel breakfast before checking out and heading towards Marrakech. Start off the day's exploration with a visit to the Menara Gardens, offering a refreshing escape from the Moroccan heat, followed by the Museum of Marrakech($), an art museum situated in the historic centre. Your next stop is the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakesh, followed by the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 6

Marrakech

Begin the day by exploring the charming gardens of Marrakech, indulging in an authentic Moroccan "tagine,” and navigating the labyrinthine streets of the Medina. Then proceed to the Saadian Tombs, situated close to the Kasbah Mosque and explore the architectural masterpieces of Moroccan heritage, including the Bahia Palace. Later, visit the enchanting Majorelle Gardens, a delightful oasis within the red-walled city and the Dar Si Said Museum, showcasing intricate Moroccan artisanal objects.

Meal(s): Breakfast and dinner

Day 7

Marrakech – Casablanca - Cairo

Today, you’ll enjoy a breakfast at the hotel before checking out. You’ll then take your transfer to Casablanca airport and board your flight to Cairo, Egypt. Upon arrival at the Cairo International Airport, your local representative will welcome you and assist you through the immigration process. You’ll then board your transfer and head off to your hotel in Cairo.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8

Cairo

After breakfast, you’ll set off to visit the Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara

    Start the tour by visiting the Giza pyramid complex (The Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre and Pyramid of Menkaure), considered by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyradmid’s interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza. Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body.

  • Egyptian Museum

    The present museum building was built in 1900 in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum’s exhibited collections include 120,000 objects, ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period.

    After the visit to the museum, a short drive through downtown will take you to Khan el-Khalili bazaar, which is one of the most famous bazaars worldwide. You can wander its narrow alleyways and discover small restaurants and cafés where locals and tourists come to smoke water pipes and enjoy some traditional drinks.

($) Optional Activities

  • Evening Tour

    Enjoy the unforgettable Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza.

Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch

Day 9

Cairo – Luxor

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking in. You’ll then take an escorted transfer to the Cairo domestic airport for your flight to Luxor. In the afternoon, you’ll begin your visit to the east bank of Luxor.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Karnak and Luxor Temples

    • Karnak Temple Complex: The complex is a vast open site and includes the Karnak Open Air Museum.
    • Luxor Temple: Experience the Luxor Temple by night! It’s located along the east bank and is a great temple complex in modern Luxor dedicated to Amun, constructed in the 14th century BCE.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 10

Luxor

After breakfast, begin your half-day visit to the west bank of Luxor.

More Moments Activities Included

  • West Bank of Luxor

    • Valley of the Kings: Located in the hills behind Deir el-Bahri, the 62 known tombs vary both in plan decoration. In 1979, UNESCO designated the valley part of the World Heritage Site of ancient Thebes.
    • Medinat Habu Temple: The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is an important structure from the New Kingdom period (16th to 11th century BCE) along the west bank of Luxor.
    • Temple of Hatshepsut: This mortuary temple is dedicated to Amun and Hatshepsut. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt.
    • Colossi of Memnon: These are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the 18th Dynasty of Egypt.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 11

Luxor

Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel before taking a transfer to visit Dendera and Abydos for a full-day excursion, followed by a late afternoon at leisure.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Dendera and Abydos Visit

    • The Temple of Seti I: Also known as the Great Temple of Abydos, this is one of the main historical sites in Abydos. The temple is also notable for its ancient Phoenician and Aramaic graffiti found on the temple walls.
    • Dendera Temple: A Greco-Roman temple dedicated to Hathor, the goddess of joy. It is one of the few Egyptian temples with the original roof still intact.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 12

Luxor - Aswan

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel before your check out. An escorted and modern air-conditioned coach will take you to your hotel in Aswan, visiting the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo

    • The Temple of Edfu: One of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt. The temple was built by the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BCE. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information on language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt. The temple is nearly intact and is a very good example of an ancient Egyptian temple.
    • The Temple of Kom Ombo: This temple was constructed by the Ptolemaic Kingdom, between 180–47 BCE, with some additions made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its double design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms that were duplicated for two sets of gods.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 13

Aswan

After breakfast, you’ll head off to visit the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Visit Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and Botanical Garden

    • The Aswan High Dam: Built in 1960 to protect Egypt from annual floods from the Nile, it provides irrigation and electricity for all of Egypt today.
    • Philae Temple: Now located on Agilkia Island and part of UNESCO’s Rescue of Nubian Monuments and Sites project, this temple—dedicated to the goddess Isis—is in a beautiful setting which has been landscaped to match its original site.
    • Unfinished Obelisk: This is the largest known ancient obelisk in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. Its creation was ordered by Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BCE), possibly to complement what would later be known as the Lateran Obelisk. The obelisk's creators began to carve it directly out of bedrock, but cracks appeared in the granite and the project was abandoned. The bottom side of the obelisk is still attached to the bedrock.
    • Aswan Botanical Garden:  Ride a motorboat or felucca around the islands and visit the majestic Botanical Garden filled with exotic birds and trees.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 14

Aswan

After breakfast at your hotel, head out for a tour of the Monastery of St. Simeon and the Tombs of the Nobles by camel. Take a round-trip motorboat to cross the Nile to the west bank, where you will ride a camel for approximately 20 minutes to the Monastery of St. Simeon.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Visit the Monastery of St. Simeon and Tombs of the Nobles

    • The Monastery of St. Simeon: This monastery was built by a monk during the 7th century and was subsequently dedicated to a local saint by the name of Anba Hedr. It is located opposite the southern tip of Elephantine Island.
    • The Tombs of the Nobles: This historical site has some wonderful ancient art and noteworthy ‎importance of the Middle and the Old Kingdoms. ‎The wall paintings inside the Tombs of the Nobles are wonderfully alive and display the daily activities of the ancient Egyptians in a magnificent piece ‎of art.
    • Nubian village: Arrive here by motorboat and take a tour of the village to see its brightly coloured buildings, try some freshly baked shamsi bread, and have a chat with the locals.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 15

Aswan - Cairo - Casablanca

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Aswan airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you’ll connect to your flight back to Morocco. You’ll spend one last overnight at a hotel near the airport.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 16

Casablanca - Return to Canada

Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel before checking out and taking your transfer to the airport to board your international flight back home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accomodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location

Hotel

Marrakech
Grand Mogador Agdal Hotel (or similar)
5
Ouarzazate
Oscar Hotel by Atlas Studious (or similar)
4
Riad Dar Sofiane, Zagora (or similar)
4
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino (or similar)
5
Sonesta St. George Hotel, Luxor (or similar)
5
Mövenpick Resort Aswan (or similar)
5
Casablanca
Hilton Garden Inn (or similar)
4

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds

Room occupancy: Maximum 2 adults and 1 child or infant

A Superior accommodation indicates that the hotels are a combination of 4-star and 5-star properties.

Important Information

  • Daily from January 4 to October 31, 2025

  • Not included

    • Meals, unless noted
    • Drinks during meals at the hotels and restaurants
    • Transfers, unless noted
    • Entrance into any of the three Pyramids and Museum of Marrakech
    • Additional activities and excursions
    • Personal expenses and insurance
    • Gratuities for tour guides, drivers etc.

  • The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.

    The order of the itinerary may change due to operational restrictions.

  • Effective as of December 1st, 2024, Canadians will obtain an Egyptian Visa entry upon arrival in Egypt.

    Female visitors are required to wear a scarf to conceal their head and shoulders when entering Muslim sites.

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