| >> Egypt Oasis |
| Egypt 's Five Oases can provide relief from cities. All have accommodation and can be accessed by public transport. The desert forms 94 per cent of the country's area, yet only 1 per cent of the population lives in it. |
| The largest and most developed oasis is Kharga , with a Berber community, temples and museums . |
| Dhakla Oasis has hot springs and camel rides over the sand dunes. The nearby village of Bashandi sells handicrafts made by local girls. |
| The smallest is Farafra , an ancient fort town ; |
| Bahariyyaa Oasis by car. It is 385 km from Cairo and will take approximately 4 hours to reach and is made up of several small villages and the antiquities of Bahariyyaa Oasis, Greek-Roman Mummies at Antiquities Office, Greek-Roman Cemetery from Valley of Mummies, Temple of Alexander the Great, Pharaonic Temple 'Ai El Maftella (26th Dynasty) and Pharaonic Thumb ' Banatiu ' (26th Dynasty). , and you Can depart for a day trip to Black and White Desert by land cruiser on half asphalt/half road. Enjoy picnic lunch on the sight. After the sunset, return to the oasis. Famed for its olives and dates . |
| Al-Faiyum Oasis is 100km (60 miles) southwest of Cairo , and the area contains small pyramids, the old city of Karanis , and temples . |
| Siwa is the furthest west and remote, but the most picturesque and idyllic. The community is traditional and Berber-speaking. |
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