# Siwa Shali Fortress Night Photography Tour

- Destination: Siwa Oasis
- Duration: 1.5 Hours
- Price: from USD 34.62 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Siwa town.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/siwa-shali-fortress-night-photography-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-15

Photograph the ancient mudbrick fortress of Shali under moonlight and stars.

This small photography walk is timed for moonrise, so you can photograph Shali's mudbrick towers under moonlight with a local guide who knows the best angles. The fortress was built on a hill in the thirteenth century by the Berber people of Siwa, with houses rising in storeys inside defensive walls to guard against raiders. Its walls are kershef, a local mix of salt and clay that dries hard and keeps out the desert heat, with palm trunks used for roofs and ceilings. After heavy rain damaged the village in the twentieth century, residents gradually moved to newer homes in the town below.

## Highlights

- Shali Fortress under moonlight
- Guided to the best photography angles

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide

## What's not included

- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby.
2. Meet at the fortress: Meet your local guide at the base of Shali Fortress in Siwa town.
3. Night photography walk: A small photography walk timed for moonrise, with your guide showing the best angles of the mudbrick towers.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is included?**
A local guide who knows the best angles.

**Where do we meet?**
Hotel lobby pickup in Siwa town.

**How long is it?**
About an hour and a half.

**When does it take place?**
After dark, timed for moonrise.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.