Siwa Oasis

The Siwa Oasis is a collection of villages in the desert of western Egypt

Hitching Out

North to Mersa Matrouh, Alexandria, Cairo

There's only one road going north, and you can reach the outskirts of the oasis by foot pretty easily. However, CRCulver waited three hours for a lift on one Thursday, without seeing any long-distance traffic besides buses, and he eventually gave up. There may be more private car traffic at the end of the weekend, when Egyptian tourists are on their way home. A more sure option is taking the bus to Matrouh, which should cost no more than 15 Egyptian pounds.