Crystal Mountain in Egypt

The treasure of Crystal Mountain in the western Deseret

The mountain of crystals in the white desert in the heart of the western desert in Egypt includes more than 12 types of crystals different in shapes, colors, and formations. It exists in massive mountain masses, it gives visitors a very special scene shining with the light of the warm sun rays of Egypt, it is a different Experience you can have during Egypt Classic Tours. Visitors come to see it and enjoy the rare enchanting scene from around the world to see the mountain. 

 

It's like caves of crystals attracting you like magic. The Mountain of the Crystal looks like a king’s crown decorated with various beautiful gems of colored crystals, this is what makes the Crystal Mountain one of the most expensive mountains in the world. The Egyptian governments exert massive efforts to keep and save the mountain and its natural beauty.

 

Moreover, Egypt is a very rich country with treasures: architectural civilization like the marvelous Giza pyramids and Luxor temples, natural treasures like hot springs, and beautiful Oases in the western desert. The Mountain of Crystal is one of the most beautiful mountains in Egypt, Its 170 Kilometers from Bahariya Oasis. The beauty of the mountain and the area makes it one of the top-visited destinations in Egypt and the world due to its uniqueness. 

 

When you see the mountain for the first time, you will think it is like a high mountain; In truth, It’s medium-sized hills scattered in the white desert, El Farafra Osis, and the western desert. According to geologists crystals formed after being drowned and formed before the sea dried up and turned into limestone rocks and crystals. Don’t waste the opportunity to have a new adventure with 4*4 Jeep cars among the crystal mountain and the desert and see the natural beauty with Egypt Easter package and discover the crystal mountain with Cairo Top Tours.

 

Crystal Mountain in Egypt

Crystal Mountain, which is often called the Jewel of the Desert is formed by quartzite crystals and looks amazing in the sun's rays. A few decades ago, that natural feature has been found by accident. Residents for several years used the minerals to build the road. When researchers realized the uniqueness of this place, Crystal Mountain has been taken under protection. Today, it is an unmissable destination for all desert tours.

Crystal Mountain: The Jewel of Egypt’s Desert

one of the most beautiful mountains of the world, a small arch of rock, shining brightly in the sun, making it look like a crown decorated with thousands of colored gems in the desert, making it like a treasure hunting behind every seeker of wealth, and this is what attracts many tourists and locals, His jewels are scattered in a unique landscape.

Bahariya Oasis Crystal Mountain

"Crystal Mountain". Located within the White Desert, 120 km from the Farafra Oasis and 160 km from the Bahariya Oasis is one of the rarest mountains in the world, it is a mountain full of different crystals, where there are more than 12 types of Crystal, clustered with each other in a huge mountain mass. Crystal Mountain is usually thought to be a giant mountain that rises above the surface of the desert, but they are shocked when they visit it.

Protecting Crystal Mountain from Disappearance

The presence of this treasure in a place open to all led to its destruction, most of the tourists and even local people, insist on going to Crystal Mountain, to collect some pieces of calcite crystals scattered, and thought "Alkhirtia", who are working as "guides" and "guides" desert, Imagine that tourists collect it as a hobby to collect colored stones, which threatened to disappear.

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"Crystal Mountain. Located in the White Desert, 120 km from the Farafra oasis and 160 km from the Bahariya oasis, this is one of the rarest mountains in the world. It's a mountain rich in different crystals, with more than 12 different types of crystal, spread over a huge mountain mass. Crystal Mountain is often perceived as a giant mountain rising above the desert surface.

Yes, Egypt offers some distinctive mountains such as Mount Saint Catherine in the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea Mountains, providing excellent opportunities for hiking and exploration.

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