The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall spent the night here not so long ago while on tour in Egypt, so, if it’s good enough for royalty, it must be worth its weight in sand. Built entirely of mud and rock salt on the edge of the Sahara, at the foot of a majestic mountain and next to a mirage-like lake (that’s as salty as the dead sea and great for the skin), the Adrere Amellal Ecolodge in Siwa offers a return-to-nature experience in a totally unique ecological and cultural setting. Abandoned Siwan houses were restored and extended to build its walls and the use of local master craftsmen, whose trades were becoming extinct, has led to a revival of traditional building techniques in the oasis. In keeping with desert living, there’s no telephone or air conditioning. Ancient basics meet high-end sophistication.
Adrere Amellal Ecolodge, Siwa, Egypt. www.adrereamellal.net
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