Healing in the Egyptian Desert
Could a trip to Adrère Amellal in the remote Western Desert become an odyssey of self-realisation?
Tatler's travel editor Delilah Khomo visits the remote Siwa Oasis, where the Adrère Amellal eco-lodge is constructed from natural materials like sun-dried rock salt, clay, and straw.
Egypt seems to attract people who are looking for something, especially in its deserts and oases. In the void, you can really hear yourself.
Siwa Oasis, located 50 kilometres from the Libyan border, is a place of epic proportions, with its Great Sand Sea offering a unique experience. The oasis is famous for its 'sand therapy', which is believed to have curative powers, particularly for musculoskeletal and skin conditions.
Author's summary: Discover the healing power of Egypt's desert oases.