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The Black Desert

Bahariya Oasis

  • 05 16, 2023

The black desert 

In the New Valley Governorate, where there are various natural resources and the desert, which has many wonderful tourist attractions, so there you can do a safari, whether in the White or Black Desert, both of which are wonderful natural places that are well worth.

Then the Black Desert is very near desert to the oases, especially the Farafra and Bahariya oases, so you can do safaris and also go there to see the beautiful view when you climb to the top of Mount Al-Marsous in this magnificent desert.

Why this desert is called black?

It is black because something black was deposited on it, and according to what scientists have researched, this thing is from the Cretaceous period, although this desert is black, it is God's gift to Egypt and a picturesque landscape.

There are many volcanic stones, Sandstone, and a lot of Rocks like quartz and basalt so it's not just a beautiful landscape but also an important source of income for Egypt. 

If you can go to this desert, you also should go to Bahariya Oasis to see one of the best oases in Egypt, this oasis is uniquely located and scenic to try different adventures in the desert and climbing mount.

Tours in deserts and oases are special tours; of course, you don’t see great temples or tombs, but you will try something different. In addition, to know more about people who live in oases, to know about their living and eating, and to try it. 

It's one of the great deserts in the western desert and the beautiful landscape in the New Valley. 

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Yes, Egypt offers many recreational activities for young people, such as scuba diving, camel riding in the desert, safaris, shopping in local markets, and various cultural and artistic events.

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