Farafra
Farafra
With a population of 3000, Farafra is the smallest of Egypt’s major oases, supporting only two extended families. The oasis is also one of Egypt’s most photogenic: the explosion of lush foliage perches on a sloping hill like a bright green fortress. Tiny dirt paths tip-toe through the gardens behind Farafra’s single immaculate settlement; nearby hot springs bubble through the desert floor.