Albabenshal – Guest House, Siwa Oasis, Egypt

Albabenshal Heritage Lodge is located amidst the spectacular jagged demolitions of Old Shali, the construction of the village ecolodge began with old, neglected Siwan homes that were renovated using traditional kershef, a mixture of sun-dried salt, mud, and sand. Modeled after the design of the original formations that filled the fort, the ecolodge maintains the artistic aesthetic of the past while also giving contemporary amenities.

Albabenshal currently offers 14 guest rooms, connected through a network of alleyways and landscapes that look over central Shali and the palm groves yonder. Inside, guest rooms are furnished and decorated in factual Siwan style.