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Novo Vale · Egypt
In the destination Bahariya and the White Desert.
In the photo: Mud-brick buildings in Farafra’s old quarter.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
The oasis town of Farafra (Qasr al-Farafra), in the Western Desert, in the New Valley governorate, surrounded by palm groves, fields and hot springs such as Bir Sitta. It is about 45 km south of the White Desert National Park and is the southern base for desert trips, to the Crystal Mountain and the Agabat valley.
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The local experience
Plain of white limestone formations carved by wind, north of Farafra, with mushroom-shaped rocks among golden sand dunes. It’s the place for camping nights under the starry sky.
Low hill of quartz crystals by the road between Bahariya and Farafra, with a natural rock arch. It’s a stop on tours heading to the White Desert.
Valley of cliffs and limestone hills in the northern White Desert, with golden sand dunes and sculpted formations, traversed on 4x4 tours.
