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What Is the Watermelon Valley?
The Watermelon Valley Fayoum is a desert area filled with smooth round basalt stones shaped like watermelons and locals named it like that because of the way the rocks looks exactly like huge fruits in the sand. Watermelon Valley is one of those places where your eyes are tricked by the magic of nature and that is what makes this place so special.

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Where Is the Watermelon Valley Located?
Watermelon Valley Egypt is in the Western Desert southwest of the Faiyum Oasis and it is near Wadi El-Rayan and the Valley of the Whales (Wadi Al-Hitan) famous areas; and because of its strategic location… we recommend adding Watermelon Valley to your Fayoum desert exploration trip.

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How Was the Watermelon Valley Formed?
One of the most interesting Watermelon Valley Fayoum facts is how the stones were shaped; because they are not real melons they are just volcanic basalt rocks shaped by erosion over millions of years. Additionally, wind and weather smoothed them into round dark boulders and left them across the desert.

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What Does the Watermelon Valley Look Like?
The Watermelon Valley looks like a wide sandy plain containing black stones that look exactly like watermelons… some are small like pebbles and some are as big as actual fruits. The golden sand along with high dunes & cliffs in the background make the scene worth stopping.

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What Is the Climate Like at the Watermelon Valley?
The Watermelon Valley Fayoum has the same desert climate as the Western Desert:

  • Summer (May to Sept): Very hot with daily average often over 40°C (104°F)
  • Winter (Nov to Feb): Much cooler with average 15–25°C (59–77°F) by day but nights can get cold
  • Spring & Autumn: Much nicer and best for walking or hiking

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When Is the Best Time to Visit the Watermelon Valley?
The best time to have a Watermelon Valley Fayoum tour is between October and April when temperatures are more comfortable and a bit cooler. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best moments especially if you want to take photos of the black stones glowing against the golden sand.

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What Activities Can You Do at the Watermelon Valley?
A trip to the Watermelon Valley Egypt offers many things. You can:

  • Walk among the strange black stones
  • Take creative photos of the desert landscape
  • Combine it with nearby stops like Wadi El-Rayan and Wadi Al-Hitan
  • Try a Watermelon Valley Egypt hike and enjoy the silence of the desert
  • Stay late and stargaze under a crystal-clear sky

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How Long Do Visitors Spend at the Watermelon Valley?
Since the site is so small most tours stop for 30 minutes to 1 hour max, and that is usually enough time to walk around, take photos & enjoy the view before continuing your trip.

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Why Is the Watermelon Valley Worth Visiting?
The Watermelon Valley Egypt might not be as famous as other landmarks in Fayoum but it is definitely worth seeing! Its black melon-shaped stones reflect the volcanic past of the desert and show how nature can create amazing shapes.
Visiting this valley adds something extra to your Fayoum desert trip which is a stop full of beauty and unique photo chances.
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The Watermelon Valley Egypt is located in the desert southwest of Faiyum Oasis and it is one of the most magical places you can visit near Faiyum city. It is also called Wadi El Battikh in Arabic and even though the name makes you think of fruit, there are no watermelons in this valley! So why is it called like this? Because the desert floor is full of strange round black stones that look exactly like giant melons. And these formations that were created millions of years ago make the place so unique for tourists be it local Egyptians or foreigners.