The notebook of Bahariya Oasis
Walk where the horizon opens.
Bahariya connects palm groves, ancient remains and reliefs of the Black Desert. Exits require a recognized guide, permits and secure axes; the existence of a landscape does not guarantee free access.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 3 days
Winter · Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Desert · Heritage · Nature
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Bahariya Oasis
Bahariya connects palm groves, ancient remains and reliefs of the Black Desert. Exits require a recognized guide, permits and secure axes; the existence of a landscape does not guarantee free access.
Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Golden Mummies Museum in Bawiti
- Qarat Qasr Salim tombs
- Temple of Alexander at Bahariya
- Black Desert of Bahariya
Before you choose
- Check the accesses, reservations and times at the site prior to the visit.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Museum
Golden Mummies Museum in Bawiti
The Bawiti museum displays mummies and funerary decoration from the Valley of the Golden Mummies. Confirm open collections and galleries; museum admission does not imply unrestricted access to excavations.
Ancient necropolis
Qarat Qasr Salim tombs
Qarat Qasr Salim preserves decorated tombs in the oasis. Check open chambers and photography rules with the manager.
Ancient temple
Temple of Alexander at Bahariya
The Temple of Alexander preserves religious remains in Bahariya Oasis. Do not cross fragile masonry or enter research areas freely.
Desert landscape
Black Desert of Bahariya
The Black Desert presents dark and dry reliefs south of Bahariya. The slopes and accesses are prepared with a recognized guide, without free outing beyond the authorized areas.
Practical tips
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