Fayoum Oasis – Embark On A Journey Through Time

Less than two hours from Cairo, the vast salty Lake Qarun comes into view and the arid monotonous plains are replaced with a lush patchwork of farming plots, sunflowers swaying in the breeze, and tall date palms with water buffalo lounging in the shade beside them.

The People of the Fayoum usually classify themselves in two main ethnic groups, a majority of Egyptians in towns and central areas,

and a minority of settled “Bedouin” or Arabs in peripheral areas.

Qasr El-Sagha Temple:

Is a temple that was never completed, dating back to the Middle Kingdom, offering nice views over Qaroun Lake & Qatrani Mountain.

Magic Lake

One of the most beautiful lakes in Fayoum overlooking sand dunes. This is your chance to freshen up after a long day of hiking, and to witness one of the most eye-catching sunsets.

Lake Qaroun:

20 Km from Fayoum lies Lake Qaroun one of the most important ancient natural lakes, where fishing, water sports, and bird watching are commonly practiced. Home to several bird species, mammals, & reptiles, and not far from Qasr Qaroun & Qasr El-Sagha.

Wadi El-Rayan Protected Area:

Is a natural depression 42km below sea level, only 2 hours drive from the Western Desert. It’s basically two man-made lakes created by agricultural run-off water from Fayoum oasis, that were joint together by a channel and a waterfall. Home to beautiful landscape, a wide piece desert with multiple sand dunes, also to a diversity of bird species, and several rare, near extinction animals such as Dorcas Gazelles, Ruppell’s Sand Fox, and Fennec Fox.

Obviously, the city contains plenty of attraction sites that people can enjoy. It has also been famous for several activities that the travelers always enjoy doing. These activities include hiking, camping, stargazing, camel trekking, sandboarding, fishing, horseback riding, and birds watching.

So, whenever Egypt becomes your destination, do not miss on the chance of visiting its most attractive cities.