The Pharaohs needed extra-time to see off a strong Benin side in their last 16 clash on Monday after Jodel Dossou (83') cancelled out a 69th minute opener from Marwan Attia.
Yasser Ibrahim (97') and Salah (120+4') were both on target in the additional minutes, to set up a quarter-final clash with one of Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso.
Egypt are record eight-time AFCON winners but last won the continental title in 2010.
Reflecting on their chances of adding another title, Salah explained that he doesn't expect a young Egypt side to go all the way in Morocco.
He said on Flash Score: "I don't think we are a favourite at all (to win the title).
“We have young players, and most of them play in Egypt. We just fight for our country but everybody gives their best and you could see today."
"The level is quite similar, I told the team yesterday that no side loses by four or five goals. (Benin) have a good team and a good coach. I'm glad we managed to win in the end," the Liverpool striker added.
Former Nigerian international midfielder Mutiu Adepoju says the Super Eagles have been improving with every game at the Africa Cup of Nations and expects the team to see off Algeria in the quarter-finals.
Benin coach Gernot Rohr said he was proud of his players despite their 3-1 defeat to Egypt in their Africa Cup of Nations last 16 clash on Monday.
Ivory Coast midfielder Amad Diallo says he was "humbled" to scoop a third Man of the Match award in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 win over Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan knows his team will need to be at their best to make it to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after being pushed all the way by Benin in their last 16 clash.
