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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night

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Black and White Desert Tour 2 Days 1 Night
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Overview

Spend two days and one night in the Black and White Deserts of Western Egypt with this tour from Cairo. You'll spend time exploring the otherworldly landscapes of this arid region, with stops at the Bahariya Oasis and the Crystal Mountain. You'll even get the chance to spend the night under the stars.

How this compares

Cairo · 1478 Desert & Adventure · typical ~3,766 EGP · 22,596 EGPpremium pick

What's included

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Admission Fee - Desert National Park ticket

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Bahariya Oasis Guide
  2. 2
    White Desert

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
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Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Breakfast · Dinner · Lunch

Reviews (128)

5.0
★★★★★
Based on 128 verified reviews
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Mathieu_S
★★★★★
Feb 2026

This experience is a must for anyone keenly interested in discovering another facet of this great country. I highly recommend this activity (including the overnight stay in the desert), not only because of the amazing (often surreal and extraterrestrial, please believe me) scenery but because it is made mostly pleasant, comfortable and enjoyable by Alaa and the members of his team. Our journey began by being picked up by Mohammed, our very friendly driver who oversaw our transportation from and to our Cairo hotel and brought us to Alaa’s compound in Bahariya. Once arrived, we were welcomed by

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Giannis_N
★★★★★
Apr 2026

A well organized tour to White and Black Desert. There is a driver (very polite and understanding man) who will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Bahariya Desert where you meet Alaa, the host. Alaa prepared a great lunch for us and then started the tour to the Desert. He drove us in many picturesque places (we even did sandboarding) and right at sunset we started camping at the desert. Alaa and his colleague prepared campfire, the tents and sleeping bags for us and an amazing dinner which finished with tea by the fire. In the morning, Alaa prepared breakfast for us and we left to me

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Julie_P
★★★★★
Apr 2026

This tour really exceeded expectations in so many ways for my family (2 adults and a 15-year-old). Alaa and his team are amazing and the experience is unforgettable. Alaa goes above and beyond to meet all needs! They didn't ask for us to write this review or provide a link. The 5 stars are real. Once we arrived to the Oasis after the 5 hour trip from Cairo we were welcomed by a *huge* and delicious lunch at Alaa's beautiful home. After that, Mahmood and Isam took us to the black desert, Crystal Mountain, white desert, several viewpoints, sand boarding, and camping. They setup camp and cooked a

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MIKUNI_S
★★★★★
Aug 2024

Not knowing which desert tour to sign up for, I decided to join this tour because a friend of mine had joined one in the past and was very happy with it, but it far exceeded my expectations. They provided all the drinks and food we needed, and a comfortable tent for the night (In response to our desire to sleep under the stars, they put out mattresses outside our tent). Our guide and driver were both very friendly and helpful, and we had a wonderful experience with no stress or anxiety. Without a doubt, this will be one of the most special experiences of my life. If I get the chance, I hope to

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Peter_K
★★★★★
Sept 2021

Memorable scenery and comfortable night camping. Food much higher standard than expected. Bettered all expectations

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John_F
★★★★★
Jun 2021

This was the highlight of our trip to Egypt! The desert was gorgeous and our guide, Alaa, was great. He has been doing these tours for 15 years and it really shows. Communication in advance of the tour was great and we were picked up at our Cairo hotel and driven to meet Alaa in the Oasis. His wife made us a wonderful lunch and then we headed out to the black sand desert and finally set up camp in the white sand desert. Alaa made us an awesome dinner. He told us when to wake up to catch the milky way at its brightest and it was breathtaking. We definitely recommend this tour!

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