Fayoum
About 2 hr by car from Cairo
Desert lakes, waterfalls at Wadi El Rayan, whale fossils and the pottery village of Tunis.
Why locals go
Desert and lake escape two hours southwest.
Visiting Cairo?
At 2 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Cairo for your flight home.
What to book
- Wadi El Hitan whale fossil valley (UNESCO)
- Wadi El Rayan waterfalls
- Tunis village pottery
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Eco-lodge by Lake Qarun
- Desert stargazing
With friends
- Sandboarding on the dunes
- Desert safari and camping
When to go
October to April.