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
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