White Desert

The magical scenery of the White Desert in the northern portion of the Farafra depression enchants travelers and stirs the imagination.

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Al-Kharga

Kharga’s purpose-built capital is the administrative headquarters of the New Valley Governorate and home to over 70,000 Egyptians, many having relocated here from the crowded...

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Al-Qasr

Of the many fortified Islamic settlements that dot the oasis, Al-Qasr is by far the most impressive. Seen from the main road, its mud-brick houses...

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Balat

Straddling a low hill, Balat retains much of its medieval Islamic character. The fortified village’s covered alleys and wooden gates once protected its inhabitants from...

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