Al Dakhla Oasis:

AL Dakhla Oasis, can be described by just a single word: "Diversity", Dominated on
its northern horizon by a wall of rose-colored rock. Fertile cultivated areas are dotted
between sand dunes along the roads from Farafra and Kharga in this area of
outstanding natural beauty, the diversity here applies to both monuments and people,
as the inhabitants live here of different ethnical origins, Nubians, Libyans Berbers and
Bedouins, while the monuments dating back to different periods, from the Pharaonic
period down to the Islamic period.
The capital, Mut, houses the Museum of Heritage, a traditional house. Rooms, with
sculpted clay figures, are arranged to show different aspects of Al Dakhla culture and
family life.

Islamic Village of Al-Qasr, about 35km from Mut, houses ruins of an Ayubid mosque
and is an interesting place to visit while you tour Egypt. The Pharaonic Balat tombs
date from the 6th dynasty and Qalamon village dates back to the Turkish era. On the
way back to Mut, located Bir Al Gabal, a palm-fringed salt lake where you can camp
and picnic.
Other day trips from Mut could include the 1st-century Al-Mozawaka tombs and Deir
Al-Hagar, a temple that was originally dedicated to the Theban Triad. After exploring
the temple, bathe in the hot sulphur spring nearby. Visit Bashendi to see Roman tombs
and a factory where carpets are still woven with scenes of Al Dakhla life. Nearby lays
the Islamic Balaat village, a trading post with ancient Nubia. The oasis abounds in
springs and wells of which the most famous are those of Mut 3. Their temperature
reaches 43oC and you can stay in equipped chalets. Ain Al-Qasr springs are located
about 12 km in the mountain so that you can camp; enjoy a one-day trip and Safari.