Rahala Safari Hotel

Top choice in Western Desert


This small, delightful hotel was built by the Farafaruni brothers, with domed rooms all equipped with TV, air-con, wi-fi and bathrooms. The rooms are set around a courtyard and the restaurant is Arab style, serving home-cooked food. The extremely helpful hosts also organise expert trips in the desert around the White and Black Deserts. Very warm welcome.


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