White Desert in Egypt

Travel to the White Desert in the Western Desert of Egypt, approximately 45 km north of Farafra Oasis; the White Desert is a breathtaking destination for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers. This surreal landscape, filled with striking white chalk rock formations, is a testament to the power of natural forces sculpted by wind and water over thousands of years. The official name of this natural site in Egypt is the White Desert.

When you visit the White Desert, you can explore the intriguing landscape filled with unique rock formations resembling various shapes, such as mushrooms, icebergs, and animals. Our tours in Egypt offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty and magical atmosphere of the White Desert.

White Desert Egypt

Curiosities about the White Desert:

1. The White Desert is in the Western Desert of Egypt, north of Farafra Oasis.
2. The landscape consists of striking white chalk rock formations.
3. These formations have been sculpted by wind and water for thousands of years.
4. The unique shapes of the formations resemble mushrooms, icebergs, and animals.
5. The White Desert is popular with nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers.
6. You can obtain an Egyptian visa on arrival and travel to the White Desert.

Visit the White Desert

The White Desert offers a unique opportunity to explore a surreal landscape of striking white chalk rock formations. These natural sculptures, shaped by wind and water over millennia, create an otherworldly atmosphere that attracts nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers worldwide.

Map of the White Desert

Discover the White Desert

• White Chalk Formations: Unique natural sculptures resembling mushrooms, icebergs, and animals.
• Crystal Mountain: A natural quartz formation that resembles a mountain.
• Ain El Maqfi: A spring-fed oasis in the heart of the desert.
• Black Desert: A nearby region characterized by black volcanic rocks and rugged terrain.
• Camping: Experience the magic of the desert under a star-filled sky.

Travel to the White Desert

List of tours in Egypt that travel to the White Desert.

9 days in Egypt w/ Red Sea – Alexandria, Cairo, and Sharm El Sheikh tour

9 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

9-day Egypt UNESCO tour with Aswan and Luxor

9 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

8-day Egypt tour in Cairo-Luxor and Aswan

8 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

7 days Egypt itinerary – Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel and Sahara

7 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

6-day Cairo to Alexandria tour in Egypt

6 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

5-day Egypt tour – Cairo, Abu Simbel, and Luxor

5 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

16-day complete Egypt tour with Mount Sinai and Red Sea

16 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

14-day Egypt adventure tour + Hurghada

14 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

11-day Nile cruise Egypt tour with UNESCO sites

11 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

12-day Egypt tour – Transcendent UNESCO

12 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

10 days Egypt itinerary – Cairo, Nile Cruise, and Sahara Adventure

10 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

Full-Day Egypt Pyramids Tour: Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, and Saqqara

1 Day Egypt, Tours in Africa

15 days in Egypt Pharaoh’s classic tour and Red Sea Coast

15 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

8 days in Egypt with Cairo and Nile cruise tour

8 Days Egypt, Tours in Africa

Photos of the White Desert

Images of the breathtaking beauty of the White Desert, showcasing its dramatic and otherworldly white chalk rock formations in Egypt.