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The Western Desert occupies a huge area of Egypt, on the side of the Nile that symbolized death. The western lands were where the sun god Ra went to die each day, and where the souls of the pharoahs went following their emtombment. It's harsh and deserted... but contains a handful of oases.

Oases

roughly from north to south:

Culture and History

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Travel to Western Desert - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Western Desert

Western Desert tourist attractions and sightseeing

Itineraries

Western Desert city tours

Western Desert Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Western Desert nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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