We (myself, my partner and our 15-year-old son) had such a fantastic time touring the Black and the White Deserts with Mohammed. From the amazing scenery and the absolutely delicious, freshly prepared meals to our welcoming host, this experience was one of our best – and should definitely be on your list when visiting Egypt.
Everything was perfectly organised, including the transfer to and from Giza/Cairo airport. Everything went smoothly and on time.
To start with, Mohammed and his family welcomed us for lunch in the Baharyia Oasis – at their place, itself an oasis in the oasis. Fresh drinks and a delicious meal topped up our energies for the day ahead. During the tour, Mohammed showed us many great places, with beautiful rock formations, incredible views, amazing colours and, also, the rather impressive Crystal Mountain. He told us fascinating background stories and we had really interesting conversations.
We then camped in the desert. Mohammed set up in no time a functional kitchen and a charming dining area and then proceeded to cook a lovely meal with the best grilled chicken ever. After watching the stars (so many!) we slept so well in the tent he had set up for us. The day after we enjoyed some sandboarding and then bathed in a (very) hot spring.
Throughout all this, Mohammed was patient, kind and informative without being intrusive. Moreover, through his local knowledge and expertise we were able to find out so much more about the places we saw and gain an insight into the daily lives of the people there. Mohammed is a very pleasant and competent guide and we wholeheartedly recommend both him and his tour.