White Desert Tours of Egypt

The Western 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!

Why Tour the White Desert in Egypt?

While some remarkable, man-made sites seem to rise from the sands of Egypt, such as the Sphinx, the many pyramids, temples and structures of the ancient Egyptians and the marvel that is the Fayoum Oasis constructed over three thousand years ago, there is one area that is completely natural and utterly breathtaking. The White Desert is a naturally occurring collection of chalk and limestone boulders that have been worn away by eons of desert winds and geological activity.

A White Desert tour is on most “to do” lists for those visiting the western Sahara Desert region of Egypt. Near to the Farafra Oasis, which is actually the smallest of the five major oases in Egypt, the White Desert is a popular destination for native Egyptians who take school and camping trips in the unique location.

The desert is also close to many other popular natural attractions of this area, including the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain, and many visitors to the oases will make a day trip to include all of them.

Visit at Sunrise or Sunset

Many guides encourage their clients to visit the White Desert at either sunrise or sunset or by the light of a full moon if possible. This is for several reasons, the first being that though the desert has an almost arctic appearance, it is none the less a Western Desert, or “Saharan Desert”, location and will be extremely hot for a majority of the year. Secondly, the brilliant white and cream colors of the stones are best seen in the less direct, and warmer, light of the early or late day hours.

Finally, most visitors to the White Desert, Egypt come to take photographs, and the morning and dusk hours are universally considered times of “sweet light” where the most successful images are captured.

Just as in any other location, White Desert tours are best enjoyed in the company of knowledgeable and experienced local guides who are amply supplied for the needs of a desert journey.

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14 Days: Desert Tour of Egypt
Tranquil and holding such secrets and mysteries, the Desert Tour of Egypt allows you to discover what this natural wonder means to you. Tour Cairo, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga, and experience a Luxor-Aswan Nile Cruise.


12 Days. Egypt Sightseeing Adventure Tour
There’s plenty of time for everything under the sun while participating in the Egypt Sightseeing Adventure Tour, from the pyramids to the natural wonders. Tour Cairo, enjoy an Aswan-Luxor Nile Cruise, and travel the oases of Kharga and Dakhla.


10 Days: Egypt Oasis Tour
The 10 Days: Egypt Oasis Tour is a relaxing yet completely surreal adventure for anyone who enjoys culture, nature, and history. Explore Cairo, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, Kharga, and Luxor.


All our Egypt tours are private and fully customizable. We can easily add a White Desert Tour to your Egypt tour itinerary.