Tourist Guide Bahariya Oasis
Bahariya Oasis is located to the west of the River Nile in Egypt. The oasis is spread over a large depression, the lowest of its kind in the country. A cluster of villages with a total population of approximately 30,000 inhabitants constitute the oasis.
Bahariya Oasis enjoys a fairly moderate climate with very chilly winters.
The people of the oasis are known as the Wahati people and are descendants of the Bedouin tribes. While the residents still lead an idyllic and peaceful life, connection to Cairo by an asphalt road has introduced several changes in the lifestyles.
Under the reign of the Pharaohs the region developed into a major agriculture centre; agriculture is still a primary occupation. The region developed a reputation of a major wine producer almost 4,000 years ago.
