One of the favorite activities in Siwa is exploring the great Western Desert. Take a safari ride through the endless hills of the Great Sand Sea, enjoy a cup of tea at the top of a sand dune and watch the sun set and you can also discover marine fossils imbedded in the sand and rock from the Tethys Sea some 40 to 50 million years ago.

Excursions also include visits to Siwa’s natural and historical attractions and offer the option to spend the night in a desert tent. Those who do will dine “About Mardam” style, having chicken roasted over charcoal, and sleeping soundly under the desert stars.