Western Desert
White Desert
الصحراء البيضاء
Protected area of chalk formations, known for overnight camping.
The White Desert protected area, north of Farafra oasis, is known for chalk rock formations sculpted by wind into shapes like mushrooms and animals, scattered over pale sand. Overnight camping trips cross the Black Desert and Crystal Mountain on the way from Bahariya.
Highlights
- Chalk formations at sunset and moonrise
- The Black Desert and Crystal Mountain
- A night under the stars
Good to know
- Go with licensed desert operators; take all waste back with you.
Ways to experience it:Desert & safariEco-tourism & protected areasRoad trips & self-driveAdventure & sport
- Suggested visit
- 1 day
- Coordinates
- 27.3500°N, 28.1500°E (approximate)
- Status
- Editorial draft · unverified
- Sources
- Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency — protected areas
- Wikidata — White Desert National Park (Q2556953)
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