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Al Tarfa

Wilderness
The Western Desert, Egypt

Al Tarfa is an eco-friendly lodge with the comforts and facilities one would expect from a luxury hotel. Situated in Dakhla Oasis, in Egypt’s western desert and set in 200,000 square metres the lodge has been built to blend perfectly with its surrounding – desert dunes, mountains and the greenery of the oasis itself.

The 20 rooms have all been individually designed and built using traditional techniques as well as local and natural building materials. Each room is decorated and furnished with a modern yet classic style and all have their own character. The hotel also boasts a spa including a sauna, steam room and indoor heated pool plus a small gymnasium. The outdoor pool is set atop a sand dune with wonderful views across the palm trees and the desert beyond.

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Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Shali Lodge £££££

Egypt
Unusual

Located just a few minutes’ walk from the main square of Siwa town, Shali Lodge is reached along a charming palm-covered dirt road. The lodge has been built using rock salt, to create a truly traditional accommodation in the heart of Egypt’s the Western Desert. The rooms are simple but elegant, furnished with palm frond chairs & beds made from local salt! The Shali Lodge restaurant offers wonderful, traditional food which can be enjoyed on the candle-lit roof terrace, shaded by date palms or on brightly coloured cushions around the open fire in the lounge.

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Albabenshal Heritage Lodge £££££

Egypt
Unusual

Albabenshal Heritage Lodge sits amidst the jagged ruins of Old Shali, a 13th-century citadel in the centre of Siwa. The construction of the village ecolodge began with ancient, dilapidated Siwan homes that were renovated using traditional

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Adrere Amellal Lodge £££££

Egypt
Wilderness

Located within a 15 minute drive to the town of Siwa, Adrere Amellal Eco-Lodge provides breath-taking views of the salt lake and surrounding oasis.

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Thank you so much for assisting us with all of the planning. We wouldn't hesitate to go back to Egypt again. There is so much to see there.

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