Adrere Amellal

Adr�re Amellal attracts travellers who are looking for unique, high quality,13environmentally and socially conscious accommodation. Every room is unique, combining distinction and authenticity.

Sixteen kilometers from the charming city of Siwa, lies Adr�re Amellal. Torches, beeswax candles and infinite stars illuminate the setting, while old style braziers warm the cool evenings.

With no electricity and no phone (cell phones are not permitted outside the room), Adr�re Amellal is in perfect harmony with its natural surroundings.

Adr�re Amellal is host to 40 rooms all constructed in the traditional Siwan style , walls are made of salt-rock, and palm is used for the roofs.

A plethora of activities are accessible with the only limitation being the desert?s mood: relaxing by the Pool hall which is fed by a natural spring and is free of any chemicals, refreshing oneself by Lake Siwa, discovering the sand dunes of the Great Sand Sea, travelling back in time in Old Shali and its historic fortress, or horse-back riding among palm and olive groves. The ecolodge?s distinctive visitor, which have included Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, are a testament to its success. An ecolodge overlooking Lake Siwa and nestled at the foot of the mystical ?White Mountain?. The earthen buildings blend naturally into the landscape, and all furniture and crafts pay tribute to the talented local artisanship.

*Must submit copy of passport 2 weeks prior to arrival. The uniqueness of the location, the architecture, and the visitor experience continue to attract coverage by reputable publications, bringing international recognition to both the ecolodge, and the Oasis at big. Other special features include ancient olive and palm groves, slowbubbling Roman springs, and an exquisite cuisine that includes traditional dishes cooked in honey-glazed clay pots. All herbs and vegetables are handpicked daily from our organic green garden