There are some hotels you book for their location and then there are those that are the destination. This desert eco-lodge in Egypt’s Siwa oasis, built out of the earth and backed by palms, is a fine example of the latter. From a distance, it is hard to spot against the terrain, appearing like the remaining shell of a once impressive fortress. Step inside and you’ll find surprises at every turn. A maze of 40 irregularly shaped rooms, hand-carved from the ground up, are decorated in rich colours
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- Address
- 6C4P+X8Q، Gaafar Mountain, Siwa, Marsa Matrouh Governorate 5010301, Egypt
- Phone
- +20 2 27367879
- Website
- adrereamellal.net
- Directions
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There are some hotels you book for their location and then there are those that are the destination. This desert eco-lodge in Egypt’s Siwa oasis, built out of the earth and backed by palms, is a fine example of the latter. From a distance, it is hard to spot against the terrain, appearing like the remaining shell of a once impressive fortress. Step inside and you’ll find surprises at every turn. A maze of 40 irregularly shaped rooms, hand-carved from the ground up, are decorated in rich colours
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