White Desert: a 2-day tour in Bahariya Oasis. The White Desert is a breathtaking landscape located in the Bahariya Oasis, around 350 kilometers southwest of Cairo, Egypt. It’s known for its otherworldly rock formations, carved by millions of years of wind and sand erosion, creating towering white chalk cliffs, mesas, and otherworldly sculptures. A 2-day tour from Cairo is the perfect way to experience the beauty and serenity of this unique place.