Kasbahs and Pyramids: Morocco Meets Egypt
Pair Egypt’s timeless wonders with Morocco’s living traditions on a cross-country journey. Explore Giza’s pyramids with an expert, Saqqara’s step pyramid, and the Grand Egyptian Museum before tasting Cairo’s street flavors. Then trace Morocco’s kasbahs and medina, crossing Berber villages of the Middle Atlas to Marrakech’s palaces and souks. All personalized by your Destination Expert.
- Duration
- 12 days, 11 nights
- Route
- Cairo · Casablanca · Rabat · Fes · Marrakech
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $5,890 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Stand before the Pyramids and Sphinx, guided by your private Egyptologist in Giza.
- Explore Rabat’s kasbahs and trace Meknes’ grandeur and Roman Volubilis en route to Fes.
- Navigate Fes’ medieval medina, artisan souks, and royal quarters with your private guide.
- Cross Berber villages and Atlas passes before arriving in Marrakech, the storied Red City.
- Visit Marrakech’s Saadian Tombs, palaces, and iconic gardens, curated by a Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
The Adventure Begins
For your added comfort, upon your arrival at the airport, an airport representative will greet you in front of customs and immigration. The representative will facilitate the included visa process for you. Continue to the baggage claim hall and passenger pick up. Here you will be met by your driver for a private transfer to your hotel.
- Airport Assistance & Visa Service
- Airport Transfer with Private Vehicle
Cross an Item off the Bucket List
Cross an item off your bucket list as you explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World on a private tour. Today, you will get an opportunity to marvel at one of the true ancient masterpieces, the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Following a pick-up from your hotel, you will be transferred to the Giza Plateau. Ponder at the majesty of the Great Pyramids and listen to your guide as they reveal the history of Ancient Egypt.
- The Best of Giza: Pyramids, Sphinx & Grand Egyptian Museum (with Lunch, 7-8 hrs) - Private Tour
It’s All Ancient History
Experience the evolution of the Pyramids surrounding the great city of Cairo on a private tour accompanied by your expert Egyptologist guide. The first stop on today’s journey back in time is Saqqara, where you will see the oldest known pyramid in the world, the Pyramid of Djoser, featuring an early example of step pyramid construction.
- Exploring Egypt's First Pyramids: Saqqara & Dahshur (with Lunch, 5-6 hrs) - Private Tour
- Cafelluca Dinner Cruise (3 hrs)
Explore with an Expert
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Cairo on a private guided walking tour introducing you to some of the best street food in downtown Cairo. Sampling typical Egyptian foods is the perfect way to get acquainted with Egypt's lively capital. As you navigate your way through the downtown area, your expert guide uncovers Cairo’s history and speaks to the cultural significance of the sites you pass along the way.
- Flavors of Cairo (4 hrs) - Private Tour
A Change of Scenery
Board a flight in Cairo with service to Casablanca. Approximate flight duration is six hours.
- Airport Transfer with Private Vehicle
- Air - Cairo - Casablanca [6 hrs] - Economy
- Airport Meet & Greet
- Morocco Welcome Package
- Casablanca to Rabat (1.5 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Rabat’s Historic Fortresses and Bustling Bazaars (3-4 hrs) - Private
Here we Go!
A private vehicle with English speaking driver will provide a transfer between Rabat and Fes. During the transfer, explore the Imperial City of Meknes along with the Roman city of Volubilis. In antiquity, Volubilis was an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of Roman Empire. It was built on the site of a previous Carthaginian settlement from the third century BC.
- Rabat to Fes with Meknes & Volubilis Tour (6 hrs) - Private Transfer
Get a Lay of the Land
Step back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to Fes el Bali, the world's largest and oldest living medieval medina, and the cultural heart of Morocco. Wander through its maze of 9,000 narrow lanes, alleys, and souks that form the city’s historic core. This UNESCO World Heritage Site was once a renowned hub of learning.
- Private Guide
- Essence of Fes (6-8 hrs) - Private
- Evening Tea & Pastries at Rooftop Cafe (2 hrs)
A Town Frozen in Time
Walk the souks of Fes with your private guide through workshops where crafts brought by Moorish emigrants from Andalusia have been handed down for generations. Leather tanners, ceramic artists, and silk weavers work as they have for centuries, with the open-air tannery and El Attarine spice souk among the standout stops.
- Private Guide
- Private Fes Artisan Souks & Tannery Tour | 4 hrs
- Time at Leisure
The Journey Continues…
Travel in a privately driven vehicle from Fes to Marrakech, making a lunch stop en-route. Explore the rugged terrain of the Middle Atlas Mountain range, boasting towering cliff faces, and incredible passes. Drive by the scenic Berber villages of Immouzer de Kandar and the university town of Ifrane for a glimpse into rural living in Morocco. Explore the Kasbah of Ras El Ain and mingle among the merchants to find the perfect gift.
- Fes to Marrakech via Atlas Valley (with Lunch, 10-11 hrs) - Private Transfer
- Time at Leisure
It’s All Ancient History
The sweeping and dynamic history of Marrakech - an imperial capital in centuries past - is best appreciated with the help of a private guide. Today, begin your tour of the Ochre City with a visit to the Koutoubia Mosque. Constructed in the 12th century, it’s known for its a beautiful minaret which can be seen from nearly every approach to the city due to a long-standing ordinance that forbids any other building in the old city to rise above the height of...
- Private Guide
- Marvels of Marrakech (6-8 hrs) - Private
A Walk Through the Past
Acquired by French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1922 and later by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980, the Jardin Majorelle is among Marrakech's most distinctive spaces. Your private guide leads you through curated plantings of cacti, palms, and rare species set around pools and fountains, then on to the Menara Gardens and its 12th-century pool edged by olive trees and a restored Saadian pavilion.
- Private Guide
- Private Marrakech Gardens & Museums Tour | 4 hrs
Until Next Time…
A private vehicle with English speaking driver will provide a transfer between Marrakech and Casablanca. The approximate travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Marrakech to Casablanca (3 hrs) - Private Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Hyatt Regency Cairo West boasts spectacular views over one of the world’s greatest wonders, the Giza Pyramids. Located in the midst of Cairo’s cultural and commercial hub, the hotel delivers a timeless infusion of culture and modernity.
Villa Mandarine
Nestled in the heart of an orange grove, La Villa Mandarine marries comfort and hospitality. Be surrounded by luscious blooms, breathtaking scenery, tantalizing food, and remarkable hospitality of this family-run villa.
Hotel Sahrai
The five-star Hotel Sahrai, designed by the architect and designer Christophe Pillet, enjoys spectacular views of the largest medina in the Arab world, taking in twelve centuries of the city’s history in one fell swoop.
Riad Kniza
Dating from the 18th century, Riad Kniza is a small, luxury "Hotel de Charme" in the heart of the old Médina of Marrakech, completely restored using traditional materials and artisans to recreate an authentic Moroccan experience as in days gone by.