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Updated: October 2025
Before our trip to Egypt, I was a maniac, researching Cairo travel essentials and guides. I wanted to know all the things we would need to pack for Egypt, what types of clothes we should wear and generally what to expect during our visit. After all that research, stress and preparation, I’ve concluded that there are 10 things you must pack for Egypt. So double check your suitcase and don’t leave home without these items!
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I know many people are nervous about traveling to Egypt, especially with kids. I’ve heard from countless readers since our trip that they removed Egypt from their bucket list due to safety concerns, but still really want to visit. We’d been toying with the idea of making a trip to Cairo for some time, but also had concerns about visiting as a family.
After extensive research we decided to make the trip. It is probably the most incredible travel experience we’ve had to date! I mean, how can you not be in awe of seeing the last remaining original seven wonders of the world?! To help other travelers learn what to expect, we’ve put together this ultimate family guide to Egypt including Cairo travel tips and all the information we think you’ll need to have a fantastic trip to Egypt. We answer the big question, “is it safe to travel Egypt right now?”, teach about Egypt visa requirements, discuss Cairo tours and more!
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Nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is a lively city bursting with vendors, locals and tourists. One of the great things about staying in Marrakech is the ease of getting to other destinations within Morocco. Marrakech has an abundance of accommodation options and dining choices to suite all budgets making it a great home base for your exploration. It’s easy to stay within the city and venture out to experience more of Morocco each day. But where to go? Below I share our family friendly day trips from Marrakech.
We took two private full-day tours during our visit to Marrakech. The first was to the port city of Essaouira and another was to the Atlas Mountains. I highly recommend both tours, but I would change up the Atlas Mountains trip to see the famous Ouzoud waterfalls.
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Marrakech is a city unlike any other we have visited. The history and culture of this former imperial city intertwine with beautiful architecture and bright colors. The smell of spices and smoke from smoldering fires and sizzling meat make you feel like you’ve entered another world. The city can overwhelm new visitors, we certainly were! So I put together an extensive list of things to know before visiting Marrakech to help other newbies acclimate and have a memorable vacation.