White Canyon & Ain Khudra
الوادي الأبيض وعين خضرة
A white sandstone canyon in the Sinai interior, where a walk down leads to a Bedouin oasis shaded by palm trees.
White Canyon lies in the inland mountains between Dahab and Nuweiba. Wind and rain have carved its white sandstone into a narrow gorge. Visitors descend with the help of ropes and rock steps, then after about an hour's walk reach Ain Khudra Oasis, a place of spring-fed palm groves, Bedouin homes and tea stalls. Local tradition links it to Hazeroth, mentioned in the Bible. Day tours by 4x4 are common, often combined with Colored Canyon, and you can also stay overnight at a camp in the oasis. Wear walking shoes and follow your guide.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Blue Lagoon, Dahab
- Ras Abu Galum Protectorate
- Coloured Canyon
- Blue Hole, Dahab
- The Canyon
- Eel Garden
- Lighthouse Reef
- Masbat Promenade