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Marsa Alam Desert Safari: Jeep, Quad Bike & Bedouin Village

  • Duration: 7 Hours
  • Type : Private Tours
  • Runs: Every day except Saturday and Sunday
  • Location:

This Marsa Alam desert safari is an amazing journey into the Eastern Desert by 4x4 Jeep, discovering the beautiful landscape of desert and mountains while watching the sunset over the horizon. Included are a camel ride, a quad bike experience, and an insight into traditional Bedouin life with dinner and entertainment in a Bedouin setting.

Highlights

  • 4x4 Jeep Safari through the Eastern Desert, with stops at an Acacia tree and panoramic viewpoints
  • Bedouin village tour and traditional Bedouin tea
  • Quad bike ride through the desert for about 40 minutes
  • Camel ride with sunset views from the mountains
  • Barbecue dinner with Bedouin show, belly dance, and dancing horses
  • Stargazing through a powerful telescope

Included

  • Pick-up and return service from the hotel in Marsa Alam
  • All transfers by Jeep Safari Toyota 4x4 WD
  • Entrance fees
  • Guide assistance
  • Motorbike, one for each person, for about 40 minutes
  • Camel ride in the desert
  • Panorama view of the Marsa Alam desert and sunset view
  • Bedouin village tour and Bedouin tea
  • Dinner with mineral water and soft drinks
  • All taxes and service charges

Excluded

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Afternoon pick-up from the hotel in Marsa Alam comes by 4x4 Jeep vehicle, driving to the meeting point at Sheikh Malek, 25 km north of Marsa Alam Airport. The drive continues for approximately 22 km into the desert, with three stops along the way: an Acacia tree, a panoramic view of the desert from a hilltop, and an introduction to the Eastern Desert’s history from a mountaintop. Arrival at the Bedouin village brings a tour and stories about Bedouin life and traditions, with Bedouin tea and a traditional water pipe on offer. A quad bike ride through the desert follows for about 40 minutes, taking in the landscape, before a leisurely camel ride offers a magnificent sunset view from the mountain. A barbecue dinner in the heart of the mountain follows, with mineral water and soft drinks included, along with an entertaining Bedouin show featuring belly dance and dancing horses. The evening closes with stargazing through a powerful telescope before the night drive back to the hotel in Marsa Alam.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best time is between October and April. The weather is cool and pleasant for visiting temples in Luxor and Aswan. Summer (June to August) can be very hot, with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

The drive takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours each way via the Desert Road, covering about 220 km (136 miles).

We usually stop at a local restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. You can enjoy fresh seafood, but please check your booking 'Inclusions' to see if lunch is prepaid or optional.

Yes, we visit the outer plaza and can arrange for an internal tour during opening hours (closed on Fridays and Saturdays in some sections). Your guide will provide all the historical context.

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