In Siwa, the spartan luxury of an ecolodge in the Egyptian desert

In Siwa, the spartan luxury of an ecolodge in the Egyptian desert

On the border between Egypt and Libya, Siwa is only accessible after a night bus ride from Cairo. Although tourism is growing there, the oasis remains an unspoiled destination. For the past 30 years, the Adrère Amellal hotel, built from clay and salt, has been welcoming visitors at the foot of a sculptural mountain.