Black Desert | Bahariya Oasis
The black desert
In the New Valley Governorate, where there are various natural resources and the desert, which has many wonderful tourist attractions, so there you can do a safari, whether in the White or Black Desert, both of which are wonderful natural places that are well worth.
Then the Black Desert is very near desert to the oases, especially the Farafra and Bahariya oases, so you can do safaris and also go there to see the beautiful view when you climb to the top of Mount Al-Marsous in this magnificent desert.
Why this desert is called black?
It is black because something black was deposited on it, and according to what scientists have researched, this thing is from the Cretaceous period, although this desert is black, it is God's gift to Egypt and a picturesque landscape.
There are many volcanic stones, Sandstone, and a lot of Rocks like quartz and basalt so it's not just a beautiful landscape but also an important source of income for Egypt.
If you can go to this desert, you also should go to Bahariya Oasis to see one of the best oases in Egypt, this oasis is uniquely located and scenic to try different adventures in the desert and climbing mount.
Tours in deserts and oases are special tours; of course, you don’t see great temples or tombs, but you will try something different. In addition, to know more about people who live in oases, to know about their living and eating, and to try it.
It's one of the great deserts in the western desert and the beautiful landscape in the New Valley.
What Makes the Black Desert Unique?
The Black Desert is not like the golden dunes of the Sahara; it derives its name from dark volcanic stones and rocks strewn across its surface. The black-topped hills, remnants of the long-silenced ancient volcanoes, rise sheer into the sky where they meet the harsh sand backdrop, magically contrasting as though one stepped onto another planet.
The Black Desert of Egypt: Nature’s Volcanic Masterpiece
This is one of the most different areas in the world for the tourists coming to Egypt on their way to the White Desert, the Black Desert. Over thousands of years, the volcanic activity in this site has formed it. Today, black stones of hardened lava decorate the Black Desert of Egypt. In some parts of the area, you observe grand hills covered with black stones and other extensive plains with orange-brown terrain.
Climbing the Black Desert Peaks for Stunning Panoramic Views
The mountains all over the black desert are completely covered with a layer of dust and black rocks, which has given the name to the area. You can climb up one of the highest peaks to get a panoramic view of the whole site of the Black Desert Bahariya Oasis, enjoy the wonderful views of its strange landscape, and observe the iron composition of the black stones.
How to Access and Camp in the Black Desert
The most frequent is to access by private four-wheel driving vehicle because the public transport that passes by the area doesn't have an established stop in the Black Desert. There is the possibility to stay in the Black Desert overnight.
The Black Desert: A Must-See Stop on the Way to the White Desert
The White Desert Egypt tour usually takes you also to visit the Black Desert, located to the north of Farafra Oasis in Western Sahara. This name is called due to the existence of a layer of black powder covering its mountains, plateaus, and sand; this black material came as a result of rock erosion over the years. It is closer to Bahriya Oasis than Farafra, approximately 50 km to the south of Bawiti. Before you leave the Black Desert heading south, you will see black volcanic hills that ages ago erupted a dark volcanic material called dolerite, which is what the black rocks are made of. Climb up the English Mountain, which is the highest point in the Black Desert, and you will be awarded an amazing view of the strange landscape during your White Desert tours.
