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Before you go
Your trip to Farafra.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Farafra – New Valley Destination Bahariya and the White Desert
How to get there
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Sphinx International Airport (SPX) Giza · 540 km
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Rodoviária de Farafra Farafra · 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Buses traveling from Bahariya to Dakhla stop in Farafra, and drivers from Bawiti make the route. The town has no airport and is about 550 km from Cairo.
How many days
One day for the town and the springs; two days to include the White Desert, the Crystal Mountain and the Agabat valley.
When to go
In the cool months, from October to April; nights are cold. In summer, daytime temperatures frequently exceed 40 °C.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
The town is small and walkable; the surrounding desert is accessible only by 4x4 with a driver.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Farafra
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Morning
Farafra and Bir Sitta
Walk around the town and the palm groves and bathe in the hot spring of Bir Sitta.
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Afternoon
White Desert
Drive by 4x4 to the White Desert and stay for sunset among the rock formations.
2 days in Farafra
Day 1
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All day
White Desert
Spend the day among the White Desert formations and sleep at a camp.
Day 2
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All day
Agabat and Crystal Mountain
Return north with stops at the Agabat viewpoints and the quartz crystals.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Farafra?
Bathe in the Bir Sitta hot spring, walk through the palm groves and take a 4x4 trip to the White Desert, the Crystal Mountain and the Agabat valley.
How to get to Farafra?
Traveling down from Bahariya along the desert road, about a three-hour drive from Bawiti, or by bus.
Is Farafra close to the White Desert?
Yes. White Desert National Park begins about 45 km north of the town.
Where to sleep in Farafra?
The town has few accommodations, generally simple. Many visitors sleep in camps in the White Desert.