El-Bahariya is an oasis in the western Egyptian desert.

Africa

Egypt, a country known for the magnificence of its pharaohs and the adventures of its gods, is filled with numerous cultural and architectural treasures . The Valley of the Kings, the Pyramids of Giza, the Library of Alexandria; these are all traces of Egypt’s glorious past. A country where the buildings create a breath-taking landscape that could dazzle and delight 
even the most indifferent person. A country of a thousand paradoxes, where the fascinating and noisy street markets of Cairo contrast with the deafening silence of the huge desert plateau of the Sahara. You will be fascinated by the beauty of the majestic Abu Simbel temples which are situated on a remote hilltop, facing the Nile. The Nile, the country’s main artery, has preserved over time the most beautiful remnants of Egypt’s past, which you will discover on a cruise. Beyond the architecture, you will discover Egyptian culture . This is a culture in which the souks are kings, the smell of spices perfume the streets and conversations are interspersed with genuine hugs. All of these are reflections of a passionate life.

Egypt

Bahariya

 The White Desert: an unusual desert with its colours going from white to cream.

Desert Blanc

Aswan is considered to be the gateway to Egypt.

Aswān

Cairo

This desert is bewildering with its dark colours, quite unlike your usual desert. 

Désert Noir

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The colour of the Black Desert is due to mountain erosion. Effectively, the sand and rocks are more or less black; the dominance of this colour is indisputable. The rocks are made from "dolerite", a volcanic rock which gives this place itsunique colour. <a href="/egypt/">During your trip to Egypt</a>, you'll be able to tower above the Black Desert by ascending the English Mountain, the highest point in the desert. Thus, you'll have an unrestricted view over. This is a must-see, so pit-stop there. However, it's offered on almost all group excursions, so don't be surprised if you are swarmed when reaching this point. The Black Desert seemed even more impressive to me after having been to the White Desert.

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