Fora’s Take
What are the odds of having Western Sahara all to yourself? Meet a totally parallel universe: Planet Siwa. An oasis of sand dunes, salt lakes, natural springs and palm grove villages for all one can see.
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Adrére Amellal
About Adrére Amellal
Adrére Amellal, meaning White Mountain in the Berber Language, has been referred to as heaven on Earth by multiple travel journalists and publications.
Created and developed by Mounir Neamatallah, one of Egypt’s most prominent environmentalists and Columbia University educated, Adrére Amellal is synonymous with luxury that’s easy on the Earth.
Built at the foot of the majestic White Mountain of the Egyptian Siwa Oasis, and using the same indigenous rocks and sand found in the White Mountain, Adrére Amellal combines luxury, authenticity and all your heart desires for some proper soul-care.
No two days at Adrére Amellal are the same. Staying at Adrére Amellal not only makes it comfortable to live in the desert without electricity, but also quite luxurious.
Staying at Adrére Amellal
Wake up in the same bed that Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall slept in. Indulge in a farm-to-table lunch with no trace of industrial supply chains. Food at Adrére Amellal is where gastronomy meets traditions. It is heaven for vegetarians and a feast for carnivores.
During the day, enjoy the naturally built pool, soak up the desert sun or hike the White Mountain for Mars-like views. In the evening, no one needs to be convinced of a Bedouin tea service by a sizzling sunset, the charm of dining by candlelight or the experience of a bedroom and bathroom illuminated by dozens of beeswax candles.
Siwa has plenty of options to suit every taste and every type of traveler, from the historical buff to the adventurous family or the romantic couple.
Activities at Adrére Amellal
Embark on a sand safari in a 4x4. It's a wildly adventurous experience.
Go sand boarding or surfing.
Swim in salt lakes and bathe in the hot spring where Cleopatra once bathed.
Visit the old town, climb the Shali fortress and get into traditional shopping (think Bedouin carpets, bags and dresses).
Watch the sunset from Fatnas Island.
A note from Fora
How to get there?
The only way to get to Siwa is via private car, driving for nine hours or hopping on a private jet (if you are traveling with a large group).
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