Albabenshal Heritage Lodge

Albabenshal Heritage Lodge Albabenshal Heritage Lodge sits amidst the spectacular jagged ruins of Old Shali, a 13th century citadel in the center of downtown Siwa.

The construction of the village ecolodge began with ancient, dilapidated Siwan homes that were renovated using traditional kershef, a mixture of sun-dried salt, mud and sand. Modeled after the design of the original structures that filled the fortress, the ecolodge maintains the cultural aesthetic of the past while also providing contemporary amenities. Albabenshal currently offers 14 guest rooms

on three levels, connected through a network of alleyways and terraces that look over central Shali and the palm groves beyond. Inside, guest rooms are furnished and decorated in authentic Siwan style, with colorful Bedouin carpets, palm frond chairs, tables and beds, and linens of fine Egyptian cotton embroidered by women of the oasis (Siwa Creations). On the main terrace, the Albabenshal Restaurant serves a diverse offering of Siwan dishes. Albabenshal provides guests with a unique glimpse into ancient Siwa, when the walls of this fortress once held back attacking tribes and armies. More than resurrecting history, its construction has helped revive the dying craft of kershef, and its continued success generates a range of needed employment opportunities for the local community. We welcome you to join us at the oasis and hope that your stay will be comfortable and rejuvenating. We hope that you will give yourself the gift of rediscovery in this ancient land and create memories to last a lifetime.

Snippets from our recently inaugurated Café Litteraire at Albabenshal museum 🎨🖌☀️
06/04/2026

Snippets from our recently inaugurated Café Litteraire at Albabenshal museum 🎨🖌☀️

Lights on. Doors open. History awakened. ✨AlBabenshal Museum is officially inaugurated.
12/02/2026

Lights on. Doors open. History awakened. ✨
AlBabenshal Museum is officially inaugurated.

Restored and homed in the Fortress of Shali 🏜️
25/01/2026

Restored and homed in the Fortress of Shali 🏜️

Historic Views... Perfect Brews ☕️☕️
24/12/2025

Historic Views... Perfect Brews ☕️☕️

"Gathered under earthen walls, where stories linger in the dust and silence speaks of time well lived."
24/05/2025

"Gathered under earthen walls, where stories linger in the dust and silence speaks of time well lived."

"Dining with history ✨ Surrounded by ancient walls and golden hour light, every moment here feels timeless."
08/05/2025

"Dining with history ✨ Surrounded by ancient walls and golden hour light, every moment here feels timeless."

🏜️ Earth tones, endless skies, and timeless charm ✨Albabenshal desert lodge built from the land itself is a reminder tha...
06/05/2025

🏜️ Earth tones, endless skies, and timeless charm ✨
Albabenshal desert lodge built from the land itself is a reminder that simplicity holds unmatched beauty. Breathe in the calm, soak in the sun.

"Under the open sky and among ancient walls, time slows down. This is where you sit, sip, and reconnect with the quiet b...
04/05/2025

"Under the open sky and among ancient walls, time slows down. This is where you sit, sip, and reconnect with the quiet beauty of life."

Feel the serenity in our Kershef built Lodge 📸
17/06/2020

Feel the serenity in our Kershef built Lodge 📸

Our lodge is built using the local Kershef technique 📸
09/06/2020

Our lodge is built using the local Kershef technique 📸

Enjoy our unique rooms
09/03/2020

Enjoy our unique rooms

Address

Shali , Siwa Oasis
Siwa
132321

Telephone

27367879

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