Kharga can thus be considered as an ideal base for an exciting safari into the Western Desert. In and around town, you can visit Ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman sites, such as the Temple of Hibis, and buy from local traders at the simple souk for pottery in the southern part of Qasr town, the oasis' main town, before heading to the interesting Kharga Museum of Antiquities.
Not far from Kharga, you’ll have the opportunity to explore very old Coptic landmarks such as the Necropolis of Al-Bagawat and Deir Al-Kashef Monastery.
Temperatures in Kharga are cool from October to April and can reach up to 35-45 C in summer.
Highlights - Kharga Oasis
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Deir Al-Kashef Monastery
In the middle of a desert, stand majestically the ruins of an early Coptic Monastery.
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The Necropolis of Al-Bagawat
One of the world's oldest Christian cemeteries at the heart of the Western Desert in Egypt.
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Kharga Museum of Antiquities
Get an overview of the history of the oases of Kharga and Dakhla, visit the Al-Kharga Museum of…
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Qasr Ad-Dush
One of the most impressive fortresses of the Western Desert lies about 100 km south of Kharga.
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