Need Egypt,Morocco tour ideas

I am planning to visit Egypt in the Fall 2008. I also want to visit
Morocco. Am looking for information/recommendations on whether this is
possible. I realize that I won't be able to visit every place, so will
need to stick to the main sights, but am looking for possibilities. My
plan is to spend 5 days in Egypt and 4 in Morocco.
Has anyone done something like this? Is this doable?
I have been checking several sites for information,recommendations,
but am currently going thru information overload.
Plan is to fly into Cairo, complete Egypt, then fly to Rabat/
Casablanca, finish Morocco, then back to Cairo for return. Any other
ideas?
Any recommendations of itinerary? What would be the not-to-miss sites
to visit in Egypt and in Morrocco?
Any recommendations for hotels? Any information will help.
Thanks.
Mark Sabatini

On Dec 31 2007, 12:19 pm, msabatini2...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I am planning to visit Egypt in the Fall 2008. I also want to visit
> Morocco. Am looking for information/recommendations on whether this is
> possible. I realize that I won't be able to visit every place, so will
> need to stick to the main sights, but am looking for possibilities. My
> plan is to spend 5 days in Egypt and 4 in Morocco.
> Has anyone done something like this? Is this doable?


Doable? Yes. Advisable? No. You would lose at least a day in
transit, and would hardly get a feel for either place. You would have
a much better time spending 9 days in one of the countries and not
trying to do both.

> I have been checking several sites for information,recommendations,
> but am currently going thru information overload.
> Plan is to fly into Cairo, complete Egypt, then fly to Rabat/
> Casablanca, finish Morocco, then back to Cairo for return. Any other
> ideas?
>
> Any recommendations of itinerary? What would be the not-to-miss sites
> to visit in Egypt and in Morrocco?


Morocco doesn't really have any not-to-miss sites - the main
attraction are its "medinas" and "souks" - the old market districts of
its cities, which are full of the colors and sights and sounds of a
traditional Arab market district. There's also a lot of historic
Islamic architecture, although non-Muslims are not allowed into most
of the mosques. And there are mountains and deserts to explore, but
you probably wouldn't have time for more than just the cities. Spend
3 days each in Fez and Marrakech (which have the largest and most
interesting market districts in Morocco). And then maybe 1 day each
in Rabat, Casablanca and the Roman ruin of Volubilis.

In Egypt, 9 days should cover Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and a
Nile boat ride.

On Dec 31 2007, 12:19 pm, msabatini2...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I am planning to visit Egypt in the Fall 2008. I also want to visit
> Morocco. Am looking for information/recommendations on whether this is
> possible. I realize that I won't be able to visit every place, so will
> need to stick to the main sights, but am looking for possibilities. My
> plan is to spend 5 days in Egypt and 4 in Morocco.
> Has anyone done something like this? Is this doable?
> I have been checking several sites for information,recommendations,
> but am currently going thru information overload.
> Plan is to fly into Cairo, complete Egypt, then fly to Rabat/
> Casablanca, finish Morocco, then back to Cairo for return. Any other
> ideas?
> Any recommendations of itinerary? What would be the not-to-miss sites
> to visit in Egypt and in Morrocco?
> Any recommendations for hotels? Any information will help.
> Thanks.
> Mark Sabatini

Ok I am convinced now. I am going for Egypt then.
Next question: Any recommendations for tour companies that take care
of hotels and tours? We are a family of 4 if that matters.

Advisable to book on my own - air, hotel, tours etc? The problem is I
don't know how long to spend in any one place. For e.g. is 2 days
enough for Cairo, so I will need to book a hotel for 2 days.
Similarly for each of the other cities/towns. Difficult to book days
in each city and then keep a travel schedule.
How did you tour Egypt? Any websites, suggestions for more
information?
Thanks.
Mark Sabatini