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The White Desert
Chalk formations carved by wind into mushrooms and towers, best seen by camping overnight.
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Top Attractions in Desert & Oasis
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Siwa Oasis
A remote Berber oasis near the Libyan border, with salt lakes, palm groves and its own language.
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Bahariya Oasis
The gateway to the White and Black Deserts, and site of the Valley of the Golden Mummies.
Travel notes
Visiting Desert & Oasis
Most desert sites need a 4x4 and an overnight camp. Plan two or three nights for the White Desert.
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