Wadi Allaqi
Egypt, Aswan Governorate
Wadi Allaqi
LocationEgypt, Aswan Governorate
RegionAswan Governorate
TypeBiosphere Reserve
Coordinates22.8320°, 33.2830°
Established1989
Area300
Nearest CityAswan (120 mi)
Major CityAswan (120 mi)
About Wadi Allaqi
A vast desert valley system that serves as an important biodiversity area in southern Egypt. The reserve contains unique desert adaptations and traditional pastoral communities. It represents one of Egypt's largest protected areas and contains important archaeological sites.