Siwa
Adrere Amellal
By far the most special and unique place I've ever been to. It takes 10 hours by car from Cairo, which adds mystery and excitement to arriving at this oasis. The beautiful aura of this place is something I haven't seen before, and the way the staff takes care of you and doesn't cease to surprise you throughout the whole stay is exceptional. There are very few places in the world like this one.
Hotel | from 700€/night full board
Pictures by Bernand Touillon, Nessim, farrahmina, Khaled Nagy
BEIT MICHAEL
Home of a well-known London Art Dealer. Completed in 2006 and made entirely from Karshif - a traditional building method made of mud and salt originally championed by the Egyptian modernist architect Hassan Fathy - and given a contemporary feel by Egyptian French architect India Mahdavi. Like its neighbour Adrére Amellal the house is predominantly illuminated by candlelight but includes a meditation room with a James Turrell installation as well as two site specific Richard Long artworks made in situ.
Private house | 15 people | price upon request
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