Travel the Sahara Desert in Egypt

Ancient date and olive groves, beautiful and tranquil oases and fascinating natural wonders await visitors to the Sahara Desert, Egypt. Understanding this region is the best way to make the most enjoyable travel plans, and this Sahara Desert, Egypt travel guide will provide all of the information needed to make the finest arrangements.

Egypt’s desert areas offer some of the finest traveling experiences in the world, but it takes some background information to know where to go and what to see. Trust our experts to help you arrange your desert journey.

What to See and Where to Go in Sahara

Egypt Desert Tours

Egypt Desert Tours
97% of Egypt is covered by the Sahara, an expanse of dunes and ravines, impassible in parts to all but the hardiest of desert peoples. Egypt desert tours bring this within reach of the average tourist.
Sahara, Egypt Map

Sahara, Egypt Map
Find your way around the Sahara Desert by navigation this interactive Sahara, Egypt Google Map.
Build My Egypt Tour

Find Your Egypt Tour
Egypt is home to five significant oases, and many visitors now tour the Libyan Desert of Sahara to visit one or more of them. Let our experts help you plan the best oasis vacation possible.
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    Libyan Desert

     

    This is the desert that captures the imaginations of those who wish to travel Egypt. The Western Desert is roughly the size of Texas and beautiful, endless sands.
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    Siwa Oasis

     

    Home of the ruins of the oracle of Amon, the Siwa Oasis is enormous, almost 50 miles long and 15 miles wide. The oracle was relied upon by Alexander the Great!
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    Fayoum Oasis

     

    A relaxing day in the Fayoum Oasis is strongly recommended for those in Cairo who are beginning to feel claustrophobic. It is a manmade oasis and also the largest in Egypt.
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    Arabian Desert

     

    Sometimes referred to as the Eastern Desert, the Arabian Desert of Sahara in Egypt covers over 20% of Egypt. Learn about the Arabian Desert with this virtual guide.
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    Monastery of St. Anthony

     

    An ancient Coptic Christian monastery and among the oldest in the world, the Monastery of Saint Anthony carries on rituals hundreds of years old!
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    Monastery of St. Paul

     

    The other ancient Coptic Christian monastery tucked away in the Arabian Desert, the Monastery of Saint Paul is an incredibly important historic site.

Tour the Sahara Desert in Egypt

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    Sahara Desert Tours

     

    The Sahara is far more than a vast sea of sand, Sahara Desert tours take in many natural wonders and sights as well as beautiful oases and fascinating history.
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    Libyan Desert Tours

     

    Travel in the footsteps of the ancients on Libyan Desert Tours. See places visited by Alexander the Great and many early traders as well as natural sites and attractions.
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    Arabian Desert Tours

     

    An amazing amount of scenery and historic sites await travelers on Arabian Desert Tours. See the earliest monasteries, trade routes and monuments on your journey.
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    Siwa Oasis Tours

     

    Wonder at the thousands of olive and date trees thriving in the Western Sahara on Siwa Oasis Tours. Ancient oracle temples, luxuriant springs and verdant gardens await!
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    Bahariya Oasis Tours

     

    See a modern archaeological dig, travel to natural wonders and enjoy the many other pleasures of Bahariya Oasis Tours. This is a good way to see much of the Western Sahara.
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    Farafra Oasis Tours

     

    Swim in a desert spring, visit the White Desert and explore an ancient fortress on Farafra Oasis Tours. This is a great location to buy local and native handicrafts.
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    White Desert Tours

     

    The Libyan Desert in Sahara is home to some remarkable locations, and White Desert Tours introduce travelers to one of the most notable. Visit the chalk formations to see for yourself!
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    Black Desert Tours

     

    Travel to a mysterious and otherworldly destination on Black Desert Tours. Travelers will experience the incredible scenery of this remarkable region in the midst of the pale desert sands.
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    Sahara Desert Map

     

    Take a geographical and informational tour of the Sahara Desert in Egypt with this interactive Sahara Desert Map.