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North Africa.

Where ancient civilisation meets the desert — the pyramids and Nile temples of Egypt, and the medinas, mountains and Sahara dunes of Morocco.

Giza
The Pyramids
Nile
Luxor–Aswan cruise
Marrakech
& the medinas
Sahara
Desert camps
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01 · North Africa

Pyramids, medinas & the Sahara.

North Africa is where ancient civilisation meets the desert — the pyramids and temples of Egypt along the Nile, and the medinas, mountains and Sahara dunes of Morocco. Rich in history, colour and culture.

North Africa highlights

  • Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
  • Nile cruise, Luxor to Aswan
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (Tutankhamun)
  • Marrakech & the Jemaa el-Fna
  • Fez — the world's oldest medina
  • Sahara camps at Erg Chebbi
02 · Where to go

Egypt & Morocco.

🏆 Ancient history ★ 4.7

Egypt

Pyramids · Nile cruise · Luxor

The Pyramids of Giza (4,500 years old); the Valley of the Kings; Luxor's Karnak and Hatshepsut temples; and a Nile cruise to Aswan. The Grand Egyptian Museum now shows the full Tutankhamun collection. Visa on arrival USD $25. See our Egypt travel guide.

🌅 10–12 days · 💰 from AU $4,299pp

Culture ★ 4.8

Morocco

Marrakech · Fez · Sahara

Marrakech's medina and the Jemaa el-Fna at dusk; Fez, the oldest continuously inhabited medina (since 789 CE); blue-washed Chefchaouen; the High Atlas; and Sahara overnight camps at Erg Chebbi. Visa-free 90 days. See our Morocco travel guide.

🌅 10–14 days · 💰 from AU $3,799pp

03 · Explore further

Go deeper on the north.

Egypt
Egypt Travel Guide
Morocco
Morocco Travel Guide
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Africa Itineraries
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Best Time to Visit

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FAQ

North Africa — straight answers.

For both Egypt and Morocco, aim for the shoulder seasons of spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) — pleasant temperatures for sightseeing and desert travel. Winter (December–February) is mild and popular in Egypt (and cold in the Atlas at night). Summer is very hot, especially in Upper Egypt and the Sahara. See our best time to visit guide.
Morocco is visa-free for Australian passport holders for stays up to 90 days. Egypt requires a visa — available as a visa on arrival (USD $25) or an e-Visa in advance. Cooee arranges the Egypt e-Visa and confirms current requirements for you.
The essentials: the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (the only surviving Ancient Wonder); the Valley of the Kings and Queens; Luxor's Karnak and Hatshepsut temples; Abu Simbel; and a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. The new Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza displays the complete Tutankhamun collection. See our Egypt travel guide.
Morocco dazzles: Marrakech's medina and the Jemaa el-Fna at dusk; Fez, the world's oldest continuously inhabited medina; the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen; the High Atlas passes; and overnight Sahara camps at Erg Chebbi with camel trekking under the stars. See our Morocco travel guide.
They're at opposite ends of North Africa, so they're usually done as separate trips or linked via a European or Middle Eastern hub. Popular pairings are Morocco + Spain (via Gibraltar) and Egypt + Jordan (Petra). Cooee's multi-country specialists can structure either efficiently. See our itineraries guide.