Authentic experience
I went for the stargazing but ended up really enjoying the village.
Arabi was a fantastic guide. Friendly, funny and speaks several languages.
This isn't some tourist trap village you go to. You are essentially going to someone's home. It was so interesting to see the way the people that live in the desert, how they utilize resources and the way that they support their families (what does partially our visit). The family does have a few different things that they make and you can purchase so bring maybe ten extra euro to purchase something.
It was a full moon, so the stargazing part was a bit more difficult. But we did get some cool shots at the moon in a few planets. I said there's just mentioned if you know a lot about astronomy it's going to be pretty basic knowledge for you. But interesting for those of us that are beginners.
An additional note on our guide Arabi, I appreciated that he didn't push for a tip. In fact the only thing he mentioned was giving a little something to the driver if we could. That was very refreshing compared to everyone else that's harassing you for money here.
Monica_D · вер. 2026 р. · через Viator
Stargazing experience
A fantastic evening started with being picked up by car and taken to the meeting point to transfer into the off road vehicle which takes you on a thrilling ride through the desert to a beautiful scenic Bedouin village where you will have a short camel ride before you see the sunset over the mountains, after which you have a great buffet dinner by candlelight whilst the sky darkens to reveal the stars. Our guide Hakim was very knowledgeable and experienced showing and explaining the constellations before he set up the telescope to show us the moon and the planets in detail. The trip lasted about 7 hrs from pick up to drop off and was a great experience, I would just like to say thanks to David our driver and Hakim the guide and to the Bedouin Family for letting us see their village and for cooking our meal I highly recommend this experience
Charlotte_W · вер. 2026 р. · через Viator
Magnificent
Very good time spent with the French-speaking guide Arabi. Passionate about what he does. Impressive desert crossing, breathtaking view with sunset.
pascal_L · вер. 2026 р. · через Viator · Перекладено
Absolutely magical.
This trip was so wonderful. At first when I saw “camel riding” I was a but put off, but these animals were so well taken care of. The people were super friendly and we had a very nice group. The stars were truly magical. I would 1000% recommend
xmarjolein · вер. 2026 р. · через Tripadvisor
Stars in the Sahara
Interesting desert tour with "dinner" under the stars. The starry night sky is worth noting. And also worth noting is that the high-speed off-road desert ride is a highlight.
guillermosD3608BB · вер. 2026 р. · через Tripadvisor · Перекладено
Desert adventure into the stars
Expect a rough desert crossing, but fun
A good insight into how people live and survive in the desert.
Basic lunch included nice though.
A photo opportunity in the mountains with a great sunset.
A knowledgeable guide telling you how the people who live in the desert survive.
And the best till last a great star gazing experience with a knowledgeable guide very interesting experience
Mark_s · вер. 2026 р. · через Viator
We had an absolutely...
We had an absolutely amazing experience and would highly recommend this trip! From the desert adventure to the Bedouin experience and dinner, the whole evening was fantastic, but the highlight for us was definitely the stargazing. ⭐🔭
A huge thank you to Mohamed El Arabi, who made the experience extra special. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and passionate, and took the time to explain everything so clearly. My son is really interested in astronomy and was especially excited about the stargazing. Mohamed was brilliant with him, answering his questions and sharing his knowledge about the night sky. Seeing everything through the telescope was an experience my son will remember for a very long time.
It was such a memorable family evening and one of the highlights of our holiday in Hurghada. Thank you, Mohamed, for making it so special for us. Definitely a 5-star experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ismahan_H · серп. 2026 р. · через Viator
Fun and Comfort
We were there with Hakim and Alexander. They both did a great job making sure everyone was comfortable and keeping everyone in good spirits. They also explained a lot of things.
Emil B · серп. 2026 р. · через Tripadvisor
Best experience in Hurghada!
One of the most spectacular experiences we have ever had. Every part of the experience was amazing. We enjoyed breathtaking views of the cosmos and got some fantastic pictures, all with additional cultural lessons and amazing local food. Miso was great with the camera, and our guide Arabi was friendly, knowledgeable and couldn't do enough to make sure you were okay throughout. 20 out of 10 experience!!!
P.S: don't make the same mistake I did, you trek up a rocky hill to see the sunset so wear appropriate footwear!
emilydY9216RC · лип. 2026 р. · через Tripadvisor
Great afternoon/evening trip 😁
Picked up from hotel in a dusty, old vehicle which was pulled in by security..this then delayed us (he did drive like the clappers then!) joining the other jeep at a service station for the trek (25 miles) across the desert ..our vehicle was a genuine Bedouin jeep type vehicle ..again built for the desert ..dusty with no seatbelts nor air conditioning with 5 of us (including 1 child) crammed in with the photographer for the day ..the lumps and bumps were a novelty at first.. we met with our guide who was brilliant and very enthusiastic about the area/his stargazing knowledge was awesome and we had great views of the moon and other planets with his large telescope ..we also climbed some rocks to watch the amazing sunset ..then a 'feast' by candlight.. we passed on that as the washing hand facilities were not apparent and someone pointed out that the chicken was pink and not safe to eat ..our guide was informed..
All in all a great experience and the pics were amazing..but perhaps leave the buffet alone ....
We met some of the Beduoin community .. And their the camels ..so it really felt like the real thing and not staged ..just be aware and don't risk spoiling a holiday with the buffet .(.or keep it meat free ) ..and take a pack of moist tissues with you !
Deborah_K · черв. 2026 р. · через Viator
