Egypt > Pictures and travelogues > Pictures from Egypt: : White desert

Pictures from Egypt: White desert, Sahara el Beyda and chalk rock formations. The White Desert of Egypt                                                                                                                    © Dany Marique The White Desert of Egypt is part of the Western Desert of Egypt. It is located in the area of the Oasis Farafra, about 150 km south of the Bahariya Oasis or 500 km from Cairo. The White desert of Egypt is also known as Sahara el Beyda. It is really a white desert with many picturesque chalk rock formations. It is one of the most spectacular natural attraction of Egypt.  Wind-sculpted chalk rock formations in the White Desert of Egypt.                                                   © Dany Marique         Chalk rock formations in the White Desert of Egypt.                                                                    © Dany Marique             The White Desert, a natural attraction in Egypt.                                                                                      © Dany Marique See more pictures of the Western desert of Egypt.