20-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise, Casablanca, Rabat, and more.

Day 1: WELCOME TO CAIRO

Upon our arrival in Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, transportation to the hotel will be provided by one of our vehicles. Our driver will ensure your comfort throughout the journey.

Upon arrival at the hotel, the assistant will help us with check-in.

The rest of the day will be for relaxation, and to begin enjoying the hotel’s amenities.

Day 2: GIZA, THE PYRAMIDS & SAQQARA

After enjoying a tasty and abundant breakfast with typical products of the region, our visit to the most important points of interest in the largest metropolis on the African continent will begin.

The tour, as our official English-speaking guide will explain, will start with the famous Pyramids of Giza. Here, we will find the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world still standing: the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

This funerary complex is presided over by the famous Sphinx, with the head of King Khafre and the body of a lion. We will be able to observe it both from the main access esplanade and up close. Additionally, we can enter the interior of one of the other two pyramids: Khafre or Menkaure.

Optionally, we can include lunch and a tour of the Saqqara necropolis. There, the funerary complex of King Djoser stands out. It is a city built exclusively for the king’s afterlife. Its step pyramid is the first stone structure made in pyramid form. It symbolizes the beginning of this type of construction in Egypt.

Furthermore, at night, we can arrange the light show at the Pyramids of Giza. We can also enjoy dinner while floating on the Nile. All of this is optional and should be consulted with your travel assistant.

Day 3: CAIRO & LUXOR

Begin your day with a delectable breakfast served in the hotel dining room, followed by a free day in Cairo to enjoy at your leisure.

For those seeking an immersive experience, we offer an optional full-day tour to Cairo, where you will explore the significant landmarks of this historic city.

The journey starts at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, situated in the heart of the city. Inside, you will encounter a vast collection of invaluable artifacts, including the renowned treasures of Tutankhamun, magnificent sarcophagi, well-preserved mummies, and sculptures of indescribable beauty.

Next, venture into the captivating historic district of Cairo, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area has been home to caliphs and their mosques since the 10th century. One notable attraction is the Citadel of Saladin, which was fortified to safeguard the city against Crusader invasions nearly a thousand years ago.

Afterward, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Khan el Khalili bazaar, where you will have the opportunity to test your negotiation skills during some free time.

Before returning to the hotel, you will personally explore the Coptic neighborhood, a melting pot of different religions. Stand in awe of the Hanging Church, a remarkable structure built on the foundations of the Babylon Fortress.

There, you should visit the Saints Sergius and Wachus Church, believed to have sheltered the Holy Family during their escape from Herod, and discover the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in the country.

At the designated time, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, embark on a memorable cruise ship journey along the legendary Nile River. Indulge in comfortable accommodation and enjoy a delicious dinner onboard.

Day 4: LUXOR, ESNA & EDFU

In the morning, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and set off accompanied by our guide to the incredible Temples of Luxor and Karnak, dedicated to the gods Amun and Ra, gods of creation, the sky, and the sun.

These gigantic temples stand out for their majesty; between them, we can take a walk surrounded by sphinxes where we will discover many stories and anecdotes of the pharaohs who played a fundamental role in their construction.

Next, we will cross to the other side of the Nile to visit the famous Necropolis of Thebes, one of the most important symbols of this ancient civilization. In this complex, we will find a true archaeological treasure that constitutes one of Egypt’s main wonders: the Valley of the Kings, which houses 62 pharaonic tombs, including those of Tutankhamun, Ramses IV, and many more.

Afterward, we will move on to an astonishing panoramic view of the famous funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as Deir El Bahari, where we can explore the funerary temple of Ramses III, currently known as the temple of Medinet Habu.

Subsequently, we will admire the remains of the Temple of Amenhotep III, a site that will welcome us with the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic twin seated stone statues that still endure after centuries.

We will return to the cruise ship and set sail towards Esna, spending the afternoon leisurely sailing along the Nile.

In the evening, we will pass through the Esna Lock and continue towards Edfu.

Day 5: EDFU, KOM OMBO & ASWAN

Start your day in Edfu with a memorable experience of witnessing one of Egypt’s most beautiful sunrises. After indulging in a delicious breakfast onboard, prepare to embark on an enchanting carriage ride to the Temple of Horus.

This remarkable sanctuary holds the distinction of being the best-preserved Egyptian temple, having been concealed beneath the sand for centuries until its discovery by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette in the mid-19th century.

Following your visit to the Temple of Horus, return to the motor ship for a delectable lunch as you set sail towards Kom Ombo. Here, an exciting excursion awaits you at the temple dedicated to Haroeris, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god.

As part of your visit, you will have the opportunity to explore an exhibition showcasing remarkably preserved mummified crocodiles, providing fascinating insights into the culture of Ancient Egypt.

As the day draws to a close, a delightful dinner will be served onboard before you embark on a serene night sailing towards Aswan.

Day 6: ASWAN

Start your day with a delightful breakfast before we embark on a memorable felucca ride, a traditional Egyptian wooden boat, that will take us along the enchanting waters of the Nile.

This scenic journey showcases Elephantine Island, known for its historic ivory trade, and Kitchener Island, famous for its botanical garden and panoramic view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum.

Next, we’ll proceed to visit the Aswan High Dam, an impressive hydraulic engineering feat initiated by the British Empire and completed by the Egyptians in the mid-20th century. This monumental structure was designed to control the flooding of the Nile River.

Afterward, we’ll set sail to explore the island of Philae. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to witness the magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Like Abu Simbel and other Egyptian temples, it had to be relocated to safeguard it from the risk of being submerged by the Nile’s flooding.

As the day concludes, we’ll return to the motor ship and spend the night on board in Aswan.

Day 7: ASWAN & ABU SIMBEL

After a delicious breakfast and a brief rest at your hotel in Aswan, we’ll embark on an afternoon excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel.

These remarkable structures, originally relocated to protect them from the Nile’s mighty flow, are a testament to Ramses II’s grand vision. Explore the rock-carved temples, dedicated to powerful deities, and marvel at the iconic Temple of Ramses II with its majestic statues.

Don’t miss the exquisite temple dedicated to Nefertari, the pharaoh’s beloved wife. As night falls, immerse yourself in a captivating light and sound show, revealing the secrets of these ancient wonders in a truly unique way.

Afterward, return to the hotel for a delicious dinner and comfortable accommodations.

Day 8: ABU SIMBEL, ASWAN & CAIRO

After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, and at the established time, you will transfer to the Aswan Airport to take the domestic flight to Cairo.

After you arrive in Cairo, our team will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel in Cairo.

Day 9: CAIRO DAY OFF

In the morning, you will enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then you will have the rest of the day free, to be able to enjoy the magical Cairo, at your own pace.

You can choose to take optional excursions, such as the Cairo Night Tour, Light and Sound Show in the Pyramids and a Dinner Show with Navigation on the Nile River. At night, we will rest and enjoy the comforts of the accommodation.

Day 10: GOODBYE EGYPT! HELLO MOROCCO!

At the indicated time, one of our vehicles will take you to Cairo International Airport to board our flight to Casablanca.

After you arrive at Casablanca Airport, one of our air-conditioned vehicles will transfer you to your hotel in the city of Marrakech also called “Al-Bahya“, the city that gladdens the heart, and the “Red City” due to the reddish tone of all its buildings, an English-speaking person will be waiting for you when you leave to assist you, communicate all the details of your itinerary, as well as clear up any doubts or queries you may have and make a brief presentation of the city and its day-to-day life.

Once you arrive at the hotel, your assistant will help you with your registration. The rest of the day is for you to relax, and if you wish, start enjoying Marrakech.

Day 11: MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up to start the journey to Essaouira, formerly called Mogador, it was an important fishing port, which would later be known as the capital of the hippies.

This relaxed and peaceful Moroccan town located in the west of Morocco and bathed by the Atlantic is the perfect place to disconnect and rest from the hustle and bustle that characterizes big cities.

In the Berber language, Essaouira means “wall” and travelers from all over the world do not miss the opportunity to explore this beautiful city with French, Portuguese, and Berber architecture, its special climate, and its delicious fresh seafood.

You will start the trip through the attractive Moroccan valleys bathed by orange groves, olive groves, and farms.

After you arrive in Essaouira, you will be surprised by the contrast of its medina bordered by walls and occupied by bazaars that are easy to navigate along the sea coasts. Its amazing beaches are the ideal place for surfing and visiting the port is almost the same as traveling back in time.

You will have free time to enjoy the local gastronomy (optional) and then continue your route along the Moroccan coast to Casablanca, first passing through Mazagan, a city of the Portuguese colony between the 16th and 18th centuries that was later abandoned and taken over by Sultan Muhamed III and renamed as “El-Jadida“.

There you will visit the citadel with its huge carved stone walls and if possible you will go down to the Cistern.

At the end of the visit, you will return to the road to Casablanca, where upon arrival you will register at the hotel where you will have dinner and stay.

Day 12: CASABLANCA – MEKNES – FEZ

After a tasty breakfast, we will visit Casablanca, starting with the Boulevard of the Corniche, the seafront promenade, and the coastal road, through which we’ll reach Anfa (old quarters of the historic city), a famous neighborhood in which its luxurious houses stand out.

The tour will lead to the exterior of the Great Mosque of Hassan II, a monumental and modern work (sliding roof and resistance to earthquakes) that holds the title of the third largest mosque in the world after Mecca and Medina (optionally, you can visit the inside). It is the most representative monument of the 20th century.

We will depart from Casablanca through the road and fertile valleys until we reach Meknes, a World Heritage Site and one of the four imperial cities along with Marrakesh, Fez, and Rabat, the former capital of Morocco.

You will visit the fortified city starting with its walls and great gates: Bab El Mansour Laalej, the largest gate in the country and North Africa; the Agdal pond, built for irrigation in the area; and the Lahdim Square, the epicenter of the city’s activity. Then you will have free time for lunch (optional).

Finally, we will arrive in Fez, where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 13: FEZ

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, we will start our journey with a visit to Fez Royal Palace with its magnificent golden doors. These seven bronze doors, each of different sizes, represent the seven days of the week and the seven levels of the monarchy.

Next, we will explore the Medina, also known as the Old Quarter. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to visit the Madrasa Bou Inania, which is an Islamic school. We’ll also see the Nejjarine Fountain, one of the most beautiful fountains in the medina and the oldest in Fez.

Additionally, we’ll visit the Al-Karaouine Mosque, a significant cultural center of Islam, housing a library with over 30,000 copies. This mosque is also the headquarters of the University of Fez. Lastly, we’ll visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, the most revered saint in Morocco.

During our journey, we’ll make a stop in the famous neighborhood of the Tanners, which is truly unique in the world.

Later, there will be an optional lunch opportunity. In the afternoon, we will continue our exploration of Fez, visiting its beautiful artisan neighborhoods that are divided by guilds.

Finally, we will return to our hotel to relax and unwind.

Day 14: FEZ – RABAT – MARRAKECH

After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, we will go to the imperial city of Rabat, the capital of the kingdom and the second most populous city in Morocco. The visit will begin with the Royal Palace of Rabat and the seat of government, Dar-el-Makhzen, where more than two thousand people reside.

Later we will visit the Kasbah of the Oudaya, a fortified space of Berber origin dating back to the 12th century, a World Heritage Site. You will continue through the Mausoleum of Mohamed V (10 years of work and the collaboration of more than 400 artists), the unfinished Mosque and the Hassan Tower, and monuments of the Berber dynasty of the 12th century.

At the end of the visit, we will have free time for lunch (optional) and then continue the route to Marrakech, where we will have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 15: MARRAKECH

After a delicious breakfast, we will begin your visit to the city of Marrakech, the magical red city.

Our visit will begin with the Menara Gardens, on the outskirts of the city. These gardens with a 14-hectare park in the center of which is an immense 12th-century pond. Later you will go to the city center to see the majestic Koutoubia minaret, the twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. You will also visit the Bahia Palace, built in the 19th century.

We will have lunch in the hotel and, later, you will continue the tour in a magical place: the Yemaa el Fna Square, declared a World Heritage Site.

In the morning, you will find sellers of orange juice and other fruit, wicker baskets, souvenirs, sweets, jewelry, dentists, healers, and commissioned writers. This universe becomes particularly fascinating at nightfall when the square is lit up with a thousand lights.

We will have free time on the afternoon and we will retourn to our hotel for accommodation.

Day 16: MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – ZAGORA

After an exquisite breakfast, you will leave early for Zagora, Along the main road that passes through the highest mountain pass in North Africa, the Tizi-n-Tichka (2260 meters), you will pass through incredible landscapes dotted with small towns and vegetation.

You will go to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, an old obligatory stop for camel caravans, declared a World Heritage Site. Considered the most impressive ksar (fortified city) in southern Morocco and the best preserved in the country, which as the sun shines takes on different shades of red depending on the time of day. It has also served as the setting for numerous films.

You will have time for lunch (optional) and later continue to Zagora, passing through the Anti Atlas massif, Tizi N’Tniffift, Agdez, and Draa, with its innumerable palm groves (an estimated 11 million palm trees). You will arrive at the hotel where you will have dinner and accommodation.

Day 17: ZAGORA – NKOB – RISSANI – ERFOUD

After a tasty breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our journey to Erfoud.

Our first destination is the town of Tamegroute known for its spectacular green glazed ceramics and for having been one of the most important centers of learning and religion in the Islamic world.

We’ll continue the tour passing through Nkob, one of the oases that close the way to the desert, Tazzarine where you can see spectacular desert landscapes, and Al Nif (known by gemologists and mineralogists from all over the world for being the place where the most meteorites have been found. and trilobites), along the way you will be able to observe herds of wild dromedaries and a semi-lunar landscape that you will not think is real.

We’ll have free time for lunch (optional) and follow the road to Erfoud, passing through the city of Rissani, the cradle of the current dynasty (Alaouite dynasty) and an old commercial center in which its market and its famous donkey parking stand out, which shows an authentic Morocco, which has several monuments of interest such as Ksar amber or the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif.

Upon arrival in Erfoud, you will stay and have dinner.

Day 18: ERFOUD – TINGHIR – OUARZAZATE

After relishing an exquisite breakfast, if the clouds permit, we will have the wonderful opportunity to attend the captivating sunrise show amidst the breathtaking dunes of Merzouga (optionally).

At the agreed time, we will depart for Tinghir, where we will discover one of the most magnificent landscapes of our trip—the Todra Gorges. This remarkable rocky canyon is renowned as one of the world’s most spectacular, attracting climbers from far and wide.

We will have some free time for lunch (optional) before continuing our journey towards Ouarzazate, also known as the “door of the desert.” Along the way, we will traverse the famed “route of the kasbahs,” a series of impressive adobe fortresses featuring battlemented towers made of raw brick.

Additionally, we will pass through the enchanting “City of Roses” (Kelaa de los Mgguna), a small fortified village known for cultivating the damask rose—a highly prized species that thrives even in harsh conditions. Its blooming season extends from mid-April to mid-May, adding to the village’s allure.

Upon our arrival in Ouarzazate, we will embark on a brief panoramic tour of this captivating city before heading to the hotel, where we will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night.

Day 19: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH

After a rich breakfast, we will be picked up to start your transfer back to Marrakech.

After our arrive in Marrakech, you will have free time to optionally take a city tour or visit the city at your own pace. Also, you can have lunch in a typical Moroccan restaurant (optional).

At night, we will have dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.

Day 20: GOODBYE MARRAKECH!

After an exquisite breakfast and at the agreed time, we will be transferred to the Airport of Marrakech.

Have a good trip! Or, as you can say yourself, “Rihlat saeida!”