One of the most fascinating oases in Egypt, that lies about 60 feet below sea level, located in the Western Desert of Egypt, it's about 305Km southwest of Marsah Matrouh and 420Km. West of Baharia Oasis. The population at Siwa Oasis reaches about 23,000 inhabitant and has their own language. Siwa was once considered to be the most unreachable of all Egypt 's oases until recently, but now you can easily reach the Siwa Oasis by either car or bus from Cairo , Alexandria or Marsah Matrouh. Siwa lies beside the Libyan borders, it is about 82 km long, and width varies between 2Km and 20 Km.

Characterized by its nice climate which would be chilly in winter time, rather hot in the summer and moderate in the spring and autumn. At the Western side of the town there lies the large Lake of Siwa which is a saltwater lake, there are other 2 salt water lakes which are; Maraqi lake and Zaytoun lake.

Tourism in Siwa are gradually increasing day after day.

Known for its fascinating and most beautiful landscapes in Egypt , is also famous with its olives and dates' palms therefore it economic is basically based on agriculture. It said that there is about 70, 000 olive tree in the area, these olives are to be gathered then crushed by stones to produce the finest olive oil types in town. At the old date caravan route there lies about 300,000 palm tree, a must to see beautiful scenery of the nature. The area is also famous for its springs, of which there are approximately 1,000.  The water is sweet, and is said to have medical properties.

Siwa oasis still preserves lots of oriental traditions and costumes among which, that girls at Siwa are often married by the age of 14, and afterward where completely covering clothing, and allowed little communications with the world outside their immediate family. Many women still wear traditional costumes and silver jewelry which are very nice, well crafted and unique.

This area is well known for its beautiful handcrafts, particularly woven cloth, jewelry, etc. which is unique in Egypt .