Star gazing summer night in Fayoum

CAIRO – 29 June 2017: There is no better opportunity to watch stars than a crystal clear summer sky and a cool night with the least light and minimal noise that Fayoum desert offers. The trip to the Fayoum, southwest of Cairo, desert starts Friday.

For L.E. 300 ( $20 for non-Egyptians), the trip will take place on June 30 and July 1.

The day and night are spent almost entirely outdoors so prepare for the experience; comfortable clothes, walking shoes, and basic camping snacks are optimum. A led LED light and a camera will make good companions too. It is time to get your camping gear out of the closet and give it a refreshing break!.


Chefchouan team in an Egyptian desert - Moemen Salah

The trip is planned to go as follows:

Day 1:
- meeting point at Dokki at 2:00 p.m.
- visiting Wadi el Heitan (Valley of Whales) open museum at 6:00 p.m.
- heading to camp at 8:00 p.m. for dinner
- Star Gazing Program 8:30 till 12:00

Day 2:
- Heading to El-Medawara Mountain at 8:00 a.m.
- Arriving to Cairo at 1:00 p.m.
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Music and Bedouin tea usher in sky watching at night, accompanied by a brief presentation of stars and movements in the sky using applications and a glimpse of the difference between stars and planets seen with telescopes.

Kids above over 12 years are welcome. Please note that there is no network in the place. Basic sleeping facilities and bathroom are present at the camp. Click here to join the trip http://goo.gl/forms/Mt8gQ6jaQ0