Exotic Morocco & Red Sea Adventure
Overview
Experience the rich culture of North Africa and the Middle East with visits to Rabat, Tangier, Fes, and Marrakech in Morocco, followed by Egypt's wonders in Cairo and the coastal beauty of Sharm el-Sheikh. A journey blending history, adventure and stunning landscapes.
Format
Locations
- Rabat
- Fes
- Marrakech
- Casablanca
Inclusions
- Roundtrip flight to Casablanca (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- 5 nights of accommodation in Morocco, with 2 meals per day
- 6 nights of accommodation in Egypt, with breakfast
- 1 night of accommodation in Casablanca, with breakfast
- Visa entry for Egypt, obtained upon arrival at the airport
- Private round-trip transfers to/from airports
- 2 lunches during the tours in Cairo in a local restaurant
- English or French-speaking guide during tours
- Domestic flights based on Economy Class from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh and Sharm el-Sheikh to Cairo
- Round-trip domestic flight in Economy Class between Casablanca and Cairo
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points
More Moments activities included:
- Morocco: Guided visits in each city
- Morocco: Entrance fees to monuments: Hassan II, Hassan Tower, Mohammed V. Mosques, Majorelle Garden and Bahia Palace
- Egypt: Private guided tours of the Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara
- Egypt: Private guided tours of the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar with entrance fees
- Egypt: Snorkelling excursion to Ras Mohammed by pirates’ sailing boat in Sharm el-Sheikh, including lunch
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Casablanca.
Day 2
Welcome to Casablanca - Rabat - Tangier
Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, your representative will assist you through the immigration process. You’ll then board your transfer and start your journey by visiting the Hassan II Mosque before heading to Rabat, Morocco's capital.
In Rabat, you’ll begin your sightseeing with a glimpse of the historic Hassan Tower, an iconic yet incomplete minaret originally planned for the largest mosque in the Muslim world. Next, explore the Mohammed V Mausoleum, housing the tombs of King Mohammed V and his two sons, Moulay Abdellah and Hassan II. You’ll then visit the Kasbah of Oudayas, a historic blue-and-white military fort housing a former prison with scenic gardens and a museum. Finally, you’ll transfer to Tangier, where you’ll check in to your hotel and enjoy a savoury dinner.
Spend an overnight in Tangier.
Meal(s): Dinner
Day 3
Tangier - Chefchaouen - Fes
After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll check out and enjoy a morning tour of Tangier, including the Kasbah and Grand Square. You’ll then Depart for Chefchaouen, a charming village in the Rif Mountains, known as the “Blue Pearl” for its vivid blue architecture. Explore Chefchaouen's winding lanes filled with souks offering local cuisine, wool, embroidery and goat cheese unique to the region. You’ll then transfer to Fes, check in at the hotel, and enjoy a dinner.
Spend an overnight in Fes.
Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Day 4
Fes
Spend the day exploring Fes, Morocco’s oldest and most sacred Imperial city. Discover its 2,000-year-old medina, maze of lively streets, markets and talented craftspeople. Visit the Attarine and Bou Inania Madrasas (Fes), Nejjarine Fountain, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum and Karaouine Mosque. End the tour at the Fes Jdid and the Merenid Tombs to take in some panoramic views. Enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Spend an overnight in Fes.
Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Day 5
Fes – Volubilis - Meknes - Marrakech
After breakfast, depart for Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Roman site with well-preserved ruins and mosaic floors. Next, visit Meknes, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco's Imperial cities, home to the Bab Mansour gate and Bou Inania Madrasa (Meknes). Continue to the vibrant city of Marrakech to check into your hotel and enjoy a dinner.
Spend an overnight in Marrakech.
Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Day 6
Marrakech
After breakfast, enjoy a private guided tour of Marrakech, visiting the Koutoubia Mosque, Medina, souks, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and Majorelle Gardens. In the afternoon, explore the lively medina and square, filled with storytellers, jugglers, snake charmers and musicians by evening.
Spend an overnight in Marrakech.
Meal(s): Breakfast, dinner
Day 7
Marrakech – Casablanca - Cairo
Enjoy a filling breakfast at the hotel. Check out and take your transfer to the airport in Casablanca and board your flight to Cairo, Egypt. Upon arrival at the Cairo International Airport, your representative will assist you through the immigration process.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Cairo
After breakfast, head off to visit the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara.
You will start a guided tour to visit the great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Khafre and Menkaure), which were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
More Moments Activities Included
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Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara
Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza, Memphis and Saqqara: The Pyramid of Cheops is fascinating because its 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. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore ancient Egypt with a visit to Memphis, the old capital of Egypt built by King Menes. The colossal statue of Ramses II is exhibited in the museum. Saqqara is where the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built. You’ll also visit the Pyramid of Djoser and explore some of the mysteries with your knowledgeable Egyptologist.
($) Optional Activities
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Evening tour
Enjoy the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza or a dinner cruise on the Nile.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch
Day 9
Cairo
Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel, then start the day’s tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
More Moments Activities Included
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Egyptian Museum
The present museum building was built in 1900 in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum’s exhibited collections exceed 120,000 objects, and they range from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
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Citadel of Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
After visiting the museum, head to the Citadel with the towering Mosque of Muhammad Ali. The Citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo's eastern skyline. A short drive will then take you to the amazing Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where you have some free time to stroll around the most famous bazaar in the world.
($) Optional Activities
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Evening tour
Enjoy your dinner while cruising the Nile at night with spectacular panoramic views and folkloric shows.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch
Day 10
Cairo – Sharm el-Sheikh
Enjoy a breakfast in the hotel and check out. Take an escorted transfer to Cairo’s domestic airport for your flight to Sharm el-Sheikh. Check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 11
Sharm el-Sheikh
Enjoy a breakfast at your hotel before you take a transfer from your hotel to the marina to board a sailing boat for a memorable tour.
More Moments Activities Included
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Pirates Sailing Boat Tour
Hop aboard an exciting adventure, stopping at three different snorkelling sites (White Island/Magic Island/Ras Za’atar). Enjoy a spacious ship with 3 decks and luxurious décor. This unique boat offers a full sun deck area with waiter service and chill-out music, perfect for sun worshippers. Lunch is served at the onboard restaurant. After returning to the boat following the last snorkelling stop, dessert will be served on the sun deck.
Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch
Day 12
Sharm el-Sheikh
Spend the day enjoying the hotel facilities and beach activities around the sublime seaside of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 13
Sharm el-Sheikh – Cairo - Casablanca
After breakfast, check out and take your transfer to Sharm el-Sheikh airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, connect to your flight back to Morocco.
Spend an overnight at the hotel near the airport in Casablanca.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 14
Casablanca - Return to Canada
Enjoy a breakfast at the hotel before you check out. Take your transfer to the airport and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 adults and 1 child or infant
Important Information
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Daily from January 4 and October 31, 2025
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Not included
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Entrance into any of the 3 Pyramids
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Gratuities for tour guides, drivers etc.
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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.
Out & About - Suggested ItineraryThis itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The provided itinerary above serves as a reference only.