In its South-Western part, the Fayoum depression is also home to the Rayyan Valley, or Wadi Ar-Rayyan, which covers 11,450 hectares of lakes, 1,580 hectares of wetlands and 160,949 hectares of desert lands. The area has been declared as a protected area in 1989. Being near from Cairo, the area is visited yearly by Only hundreds or thousands of Egyptians and foreign tourists who enjoy the natural features of the protectorate.
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Nearby Attractions
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Wadi el-Rayan
The Wadi El-Rayan protectorate can only be reached by a private car or taxi, taking the Fayoum…
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Fishing in Lake Qarun and the Lakes at Wadi El Rayan
Lake Qarun lies in the Fayoum Depression, 95 km south-west from Cairo. It covers an area of approx…
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Maidum Pyramid
Built by the pharaoh Snefru, the Father of Khufu, the pyramid of Maidum seems to stand alone on…
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Lake Qarun
Located at an hour and a half driving distance from Cairo, in the Fayoum Oasis.
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Egypt’s National Parks
There are 28 National Parks in Egypt. Commonly referred to as protectorates, they cover 15% of…









