A desert dreams on the banks of the Nile
On the quiet west bank of the Nile, Al Moudira feels like stumbling upon a mirage you’d like to never leave. Part palace, part grand guesthouse, this rose-hued labyrinth of courtyards, and domes is more than a hotel – it’s a living artwork. Here, bougainvillaea spills over terracotta walls, peacocks strut through palm groves, and dinner might arrive in a hidden pavilion under a thousand stars. It’s whimsical, refined and deeply Egyptian – yet unpretentiously so.
Mornings begin with breakfast under trees: buffalo-milk yoghurt, honey still warm from the comb. Wander the gardens, linger in the hammam’s steam, or float in the main pool framed by palms and sunlight. By noon, perhaps a private yoga session might tempt you, the murmur of fountains as soundtrack. Afternoon might call for exploring – a felucca on the Nile, or a quick jaunt to Hatshepsut’s temple. Evenings roll into cocktails, frescoed dining rooms, and maybe a moonlit swim. Life here doesn’t so much move forward as unfold gracefully, like the Nile itself.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Hotel highlights
Facilities
Overview
- A la carte restaurant
- Bar
- Outdoor pool
- Gym
- Spa centre
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
Food & Drink
- 1 elegant Mediterranean-Asian fusion restaurant, ideal for candlelit dinners and seasonal tasting menus
- 1 spot serving traditional Egyptian cuisine and café fare, perfect for casual lunches or afternoon coffee
- Poolside Pavilion & Il Forno for relaxed lunches, wood-fired pizzas, and light refreshments by the water
- 1 bar mixing aperitivos and cocktails with swinging jazz and slow blues in a stylish, atmospheric setting
Entertainment
- Indoor heated pool
- Outdoor pool
Sports & Health
- Yoga
- Gym
- Massage
- Spa centre
- Spa treatments
- Steam bath
- Turkish bath (hamam)