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Village · Aswan, Aswan
Gharb Soheil
Nubian village on the Nile's west bank, south of Aswan center, near Soheil Island, with houses painted in bright colors, earthen domes and homes that host visitors for tea.
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About Gharb Soheil
Gharb Soheil is a Nubian village on the west bank of the Nile, south of Aswan center. The mud-brick and brick houses, with domes and walls painted blue, yellow and pink and decorated with designs, lie between the river and the dunes.
The village receives visitors who arrive by boat or car, with handicraft, spice and fabric shops and homes where you can have tea and try Nubian food. Some families keep small crocodiles at home as a curiosity, a local tradition.
Soheil Island, opposite, has rocks with ancient inscriptions, such as the Famine Stela.
On the boat approach the banks have granite rocks, palm trees and Nubian houses, and the trip often returns to town with the sun setting behind the dunes.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
In the late afternoon, returning by boat at sunset.
How to get there
Upriver by boat in about 45 minutes, or by car across the bridge.
Tip
Combine the boat trip with the return at sunset and ask at the houses if they accept visitors.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Gharb Soheil
What is Gharb Soheil?
A Nubian village on the west bank of the Nile in Aswan, with houses painted in bright colors.
How do I get to Gharb Soheil?
Upstream by boat, or by road via the bridge.
What to do in Gharb Soheil?
Walk through the village, have tea in a Nubian house, try the food and buy handicrafts.