Legends of North Africa: Egypt & Morocco Tour

Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, the city where history and modern life meet! Upon arrival, enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your hotel for a smooth check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and recharge after your journey. Savor your first taste of Egyptian cuisine, take in the lively atmosphere, or simply unwind — your Cairo adventure has just begun.

Giza Highlights: Pyramids, Sphinx & the Grand Egyptian Museum

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Ancient Egypt! After a private hotel pick-up, head straight to the legendary Giza Plateau, where the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids rise from the desert sands. Stand before the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World and soak in the panoramic views as your expert guide brings their incredible history to life.

Next, meet the mysterious Great Sphinx — part human, part lion, and full of secrets. For thousands of years, this iconic guardian has watched over the plateau, and now it’s your turn to witness its timeless presence.

Enjoy some free time for lunch at your own pace, taking a well-earned break before the next highlight of the day.

In the afternoon, step into the future of archaeology at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Discover over 100,000 artifacts, including the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun, and explore Egypt’s story like never before.

After a day packed with wonder and discovery, relax on your private transfer back to the hotel — with memories as monumental as the pyramids themselves.

Evening Khan el-Khalili Market Tour

Enjoy a relaxed morning and afternoon at your own pace — unwind at the hotel or join an optional tour to explore the timeless streets, churches, and mosques of Old Cairo.

As evening falls, it’s time for Cairo to truly shine. Meet your guide and driver and head into the vibrant heart of the city for a night at the legendary Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. With glowing lanterns overhead and buzzing alleyways all around, the market comes alive with energy, music, and local flair.

Wander through narrow streets lined with fragrant spices, shimmering jewelry, and handcrafted treasures. Your guide will share fascinating stories about the bazaar’s rich history while you soak in the atmosphere, try a little friendly bargaining, and hunt for the perfect souvenir.

After this colorful evening adventure, relax on the drive back to your hotel — taking with you the unforgettable sights, sounds, and spirit of Cairo after dark.

Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, meet your driver and enjoy a smooth transfer to the airport. All set for your next adventure — the ancient wonders of Luxor are calling!

Arrival in Luxor

Upon arrival in Luxor, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax or begin exploring at your own pace.

The East Bank Wonders: Karnak & Luxor Temples Tour

Meet your expert Egyptologist guide and private driver to begin your journey through Luxor’s East Bank wonders.

Step into the grandeur of Karnak Temple, a monumental masterpiece that will leave you in awe. Wander along the legendary Avenue of Sphinxes, marvel at towering sandstone columns transported over 100 miles along the Nile, and uncover the fascinating stories behind the temple’s sacred halls, colossal statues, and intricate hieroglyphs.

Next, explore the magnificent Luxor Temple, once linked to Karnak by the 1.25-mile-long Avenue of Sphinxes. Dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, its sanctuaries, statues, and ornate reliefs reveal the power, faith, and daily life of the pharaohs.

After this unforgettable experience, your private driver will return you to the hotel, leaving you with lasting memories of Luxor’s most extraordinary monuments.

The West Bank Experience: Valley of the Kings

Step into the world of the Pharaohs on a full-day adventure through Luxor’s legendary West Bank. With your expert guide and private driver, uncover the secrets of ancient kings as you explore the Valley of the Kings, where tombs carved into the cliffs tell stories of life, death, and the afterlife.

Marvel at the soaring terraces of the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece blending grandeur with the natural cliffs, then wander the Valley of the Queens, where royal wives, princes, and princesses rest in over 70 fascinating tombs.

Discover the lives of the craftsmen at the Valley of the Workers and step inside the remarkably preserved Temple of Rameses III. Before you leave, capture the awe-inspiring Colossi of Memnon, silent sentinels that have watched over the Nile for thousands of years.

Return to your hotel with memories of a day filled with history, wonder, and timeless treasures.

Departure to Aswan

After breakfast and check-out, meet your private driver for a comfortable overland journey from Luxor to Aswan. Sit back and enjoy the scenic drive along the Nile Valley, passing rural landscapes and traditional villages along the way.

Arrival in Aswan

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be dropped off at your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Trip to Abu Simbel

Rise early for an unforgettable adventure as your private guide and driver pick you up from your hotel and set off toward the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, built by the legendary Pharaoh Ramses II. Along the way, pause in the desert to watch the sunrise and enjoy a cup of coffee (not included), as the golden light casts a magical glow over the sands.

Upon arrival, your guide will bring the history of the temples to life, explaining their construction, significance, and intricate carvings. Stand in awe before the colossal statues at the entrance, explore the beautifully preserved interiors, and immerse yourself in the stories of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This private tour offers a truly unique opportunity to experience one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments up close, leaving you with memories of grandeur, history, and wonder.

Departure to Morocco

Today, the next chapter of your journey begins. In the morning, your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Casablanca, Morocco.

Arrival in Casablanca

Welcome to Casablanca - Morocco's largest city and in fact one of the largest and most important hubs in entire Africa! Upon arrival your private driver transfers you to the hotel.

The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the surroundings on your own or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Casablanca City tour

Following breakfast, meet your local guide and driver in the hotel lobby. You then go on a 4-hour tour of Casablanca.

During the tour, you get to see the major highlights of the city, including Hassan II Mosque, the second largest religious building in the world, designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau.

You also have a chance to explore the Hassan II Square and stroll down the Atlantic Boardwalk. After the tour, you are transferred back to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Departure to Marrakech

Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your driver for a private transfer from Casablanca to Marrakech. Sit back and enjoy the journey as you travel to your next destination in Morocco.

Arrival in Marrakech

Welcome to Marrakech, one of Morocco’s most vibrant and captivating cities. Your driver transfers you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or begin exploring at your own pace.

Sightseeing in Marrakesh

After breakfast at the hotel, you set off on an exhilarating sightseeing tour of Marrakech with your guide and driver. During your 5-hour tour, you see the major highlights of the ancient city.

You begin your walking tour in the old quarter of Marrakech where you visit the 19th century Bahia Palace, covered with colorful tile work, and see its eight-hectare gardens with fountains. You then proceed to Saadian Tombs - marble tombs for the Saadian dynasty. Accessible only through a small passage in the Kasbah Mosque, the tombs were neglected until aerial photography exposed them in 1917.

Your next stop is El Badi Palace located nearby and believed to have contained more than 350 opulent rooms, in addition to a large pool, sweeping courtyard, and several gardens. The pieces from the El Badi Palace were used to create a new palace in Meknes, leaving just the shell of the palace behind.

Continue to the souks, the largest you can find in Morocco. We suggest you try haggling as it is an inherent part of Moroccan trading culture. In the afternoon, you venture into the new city and visit the Majorelle Gardens - a magical petite garden estate designed by Jacque Majorelle and maintained by Yves Saint Laurent.

After the tour, you return to your hotel and have the rest of the day free.

Departure to Skoura

Today you continue your journey into southern Morocco. After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to Skoura.

Enjoy a scenic drive through changing landscapes, with opportunities for short stops along the way to take in the views and capture photos.

Arrival in Skoura

Upon arrival in Skoura Oasis hotel, you have a check-in and evening at your own leisure.

Departure to Merzouga

Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and travel to Merzouga Desert.

Exploring the Sahara Desert 

In the late afternoon, you arrive in Merzouga and start the camel trek* journey through the sand dunes to arrive in the desert camp.

Before the sunset, you arrive at the Berber camp and enjoy a wonderful dinner by the campfire. The desert is probably the best place to gaze at the stars. Take this chance and witness the Milky Way!

Dinner included 

Note: Your luggage is transferred to the camp by vehicle. *Camel trek can be replaced with 4X4 drive to the camp. Contact your destination specialist for more information.

Departure to Fes

After a hearty breakfast at the desert camp, meet your driver for the journey ahead. You will be transferred back to Merzouga town, where your onward drive to Fes begins.

Enjoy the scenic route as you travel through diverse landscapes before arriving in Fes.

Arrival in Fes

Today you arrive in Fes, the spiritual and cultural capital of Morocco. Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Highlights of Fes

Following breakfast, meet your local guide and driver to start a 5-hour city tour.

During the tour, you see the 14th-century gates of the King Palace, the shrine of Moulay Idriss, the Mellah (Jewish quarter), and old Fes Medina with its traditional markets and tanneries.

Together with the guide, you enter the ancient Bou Inania Madrasa founded in 1351 AD.

You then proceed to the Fondouk el-Nejjarine - which was declared a national monument in 1916. Today this building is a home to the Museum of Wooden Arts and Crafts.

After the tour, you return to your riad and have the rest of the day at your leisure.

Departure

This is the final day of your North African journey.

After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to Fes Airport* for your departure flight.

*Note: Departure transfer is included to Fes airport. Should you require a departure transfer to Casablanca or Rabat airport, this service could be provided for an additional fee.