Black Desert Egypt

First and foremost, the color difference is noticeable here. The darker rocks and hills can be seen against the background of lighter sand, whereas the mountain ranges make it look somewhat surrealistic.
This landscape was formed through geological processes that took place during a very long period of time. There are a lot of geological features in this area.

Research on the geological heritage of Bahariya and Farafra has revealed a number of geomorphological and other geological formations, such as Black and White Deserts.
Contrary to popular belief, the Black Desert is not all covered in black sand but consists of hills capped with dark stones, and also of rocky deserts and stone scatterings.

A Gateway to the Western Desert

Bahariya Oasis serves as the most important entry point into the Black Desert. In itself, Bahariya Oasis offers a striking contrast, since there are palm gardens, agricultural zones and water springs within a desert terrain.

Al-Bahariyya is the closest Western Desert oasis to Cairo and includes the Black and White Deserts among its natural wonders.
From the oasis, desert exploration takes place through the darker terrain, where one can even have some stops along the way and tour some areas on foot.

Travelling by 4x4

It is common practice to use a 4x4 when traveling to the more extensive desert area. It is possible to access some areas with normal cars; however, others need proper off-roading vehicles. The travel itself is an integral part of the process, with the scenery shifting from the greenery of Bahariya into rocky and dark areas of the desert.

A trip to the Black Desert is usually made together with sightseeing at other locations within the Bahariya and Farafra region. Crystal Mountain, for example, is a popular attraction located on the way from the Black Desert to the White one, while the White Desert itself is popular because of its white limestone rocks shaped by the wind.
The difference between these deserts adds an extra appeal to the path that tourists travel. In one desert trip, visitors can change their scenery from palm tree oasis to dark rocky hills and finally head to the limestone rocks in the White Desert.
There are other tourist attractions in Bahariya, like hot springs and ancient monuments.

The Black Desert could be incorporated in a Western Desert safari trip from Bahariya, sometimes as part of a larger trip that extends to the White Desert. The beauty of the desert becomes evident when the variations in lighting bring out sharp contrasts between the dark mountains and the sand.
The black desert can be visited by tourists wishing to explore deserts in Egypt and offers a unique experience for those who have explored Egypt’s temples, pyramids, and beach resorts as part of their Egypt Tours.