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White Desert
National park in Egypt
About White Desert
Sahara el Beyda, the White Desert Protected Area, is a national park in Egypt, first established as a protected area in 2002. It is located in the Farafra depression, 45 km (28 mi) north of the town of Qasr Al Farafra. Part of the park is in the Farafra Oasis (New Valley Governorate). The park is the site of large white chalk rock formations, created through erosion by wind and sand, "one of the most important karst massifs in the Western Desert.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: October – April
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Where is White Desert?
White Desert is in Egypt.
When is the best time to visit White Desert?
The most comfortable months to visit White Desert are October – April: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
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