Great Sand Sea
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The endless Saharan dune sea south of Siwa, offering jeep rides through the sand, sandboarding, desert sunsets and stargazing camps.
The Great Sand Sea is a vast system of dunes spanning Egypt and Libya. It stretches hundreds of kilometres from the southern edge of Siwa Oasis, with dunes up to 100 metres high. Visitors usually take a half-day or full-day jeep tour: driving through the tall dunes, sandboarding, visiting fossil formations, soaking in hot springs at Bir Wahed, and watching the sunset from a dune top. You can also choose a desert camp for stargazing. Entering the desert requires a licensed operator and a permit. Check the condition of the vehicle and carry enough drinking water before setting out.
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Jeep tour participation
Nearby sights
- Bir Wahed
- Fatnas Island
- Shali Fortress
- Traditional Siwan House Museum
- Gebel Dakrour
- Cleopatra's Spring
- Gebel al-Mawta (Mountain of the Dead)
- Temple of Umm Ubayda