Many call the ancient village of Umm al-Huwaitat the name of the village of ghosts and jinns after its residents founded it by a decision of the government of Dr. Atef Obaid and an alternative village was founded for it, and before when the people left it was called “Phosphate Castle” because large quantities of phosphate were mined there by the hands of Egyptian workers and under English administration.
“Umm Al-Huwaitat Al-Qadim” is located in the south of the Arab city of Safaga, about 30 kilometers. It is a village that now stands empty on its thrones. There is no one in it. Safari cars drive past See what’s left of it: old buildings that were used by thousands of miners to extract phosphate.
In 1902, the British established Umm Al-Huwaitat mines to extract phosphates and built buildings where workers could initially stay overnight. Then they allowed the workers to bring their families, and a new life began in a The village was surrounded by mountains everywhere, and a company provided the families with food and drinks, with each family member having enough to eat. Schools and a mosque were built there, and it became the primary place of residence for everyone who moved there, especially the people of Upper Egypt.
Explore beautiful cliffs by quad bike and enjoy views of Ghost City and the mountains. We drive deep into the Safaga desert, up and down sand dunes and over many areas. This is when you can truly enjoy the adrenaline and excitement of quad biking. You will see such breathtaking views and undisturbed desert until we reach Ghost City
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