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Scenic landscape view in Wadi El Rayan in Faiyum, Egypt

Wadi El Rayan

Egypt, Faiyum

Wadi El Rayan

LocationEgypt, Faiyum
RegionFaiyum
TypeProtected Area
Coordinates29.2000°, 30.3000°
Established1989
Area1759
Nearest CityFaiyum (65 km)
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About Wadi El Rayan

Wadi El Rayan is a desert depression featuring two interconnected lakes and Egypt's only waterfalls. It contains Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley), a UNESCO World Heritage Site with invaluable fossil remains of the earliest extinct whales.

Visitor Ratings

Based on 1 review · Overall: 62/100

Uniqueness
78/100
Intensity
35/100
Beauty
62/100
Geology
88/100
Plant Life
22/100
Wildlife
58/100
Tranquility
68/100
Access
52/100
Safety
72/100
Heritage
82/100

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Wadi El Rayan in Faiyum, Egypt
Wadi El Rayan landscape in Faiyum, Egypt (photo 2 of 3)
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