After the 500 km auto trip from Cairo, throught the desert, the Badawija hotel is a real oasis in the Farafra oasis. The traditional set-up with the light colored buildings, courtyards, sitting areas and swimming pools are very attractive. The palm trees and colorful flowers (bougainville) enhance the exotic atmosphere for the European traveler. My room (suite) was large and... more

I have camped in the desert twice before but I didn't know what to expect from an oasis hotel. Much like my experience with El Beshmo Lodge in Bawiti, I was pleasantly surprised with El Badawiya as well. They checked us in fairly quickly. The rooms are rather interesting - a base floor and then a loft-type area above. They're... more

Nice hotel considering it is in a remote oasis in the desert. Do not expect great luxury, but room was spacious and clean with everything you expect. No airco but a ceiling fan. Stayed 1 night while on a tour in Egypt. Rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious and staff was polite. Food was good, but do not expect exquisite... more

Entering that traditional mud-brick hotel was a very fascinating part of my trip. I was on a desert safari for a week, and came to rest at the hotel. It was very accomodating to my needs, as after a week in the desert, it's very hard sometimes to be faced with the technology and luxury of the city. It was... more

War ein super schöner Urlaub...unser erster zu zweit...Von Ägypten sind wir fasziniert aber von der Anlage nicht so ! more