Lacmoeris Glamping Experience in Fayoum
Glamping is a thriving travel concept that is steering the eco-tourism scene in the MENA region,The first point of attraction to establish itself came before actually setting foot in the camp: being a mere hour-and-a-half by car from Downtown Cairo and transpiring to be highly-navigable with Google Maps, Lac Moeris represents a hidden get-away that sidesteps a cumbersome journey to access it.
Amazing views of Lake Qarun and the mountainous Fayoum Depression in the near distance quickly instil a sense of composure in the camp. It’s an enveloping vista that is reminiscent of the Red Sea and concomitant Saudi Arabian mountains that holiday-makers in Sinai enjoy from eco-camps in Dahab and Nuweiba; the only sounds to be heard from the camp are the gentle lapping of the waters and occasional bird-calls of the famously diverse birdlife of the Fayoum Protectorate.
Lacmoeris decor of carefully-curated pieces is embellished with Makrameya wovenware custom-made from Sohaq, upcycled materials from Bekya and local earthenware hailing from Fayoum’s esteemed pottery artisans. There’s a satisfying lack of plastic to be seen in the rooms, in favour of fabric-wreathed mirrors and woven waste-baskets, dark wooden floorboards and industrial-style wooden cupboards and bed frames.
All 12 of its double rooms bear lake views and a bright, airy atmosphere thanks to glass windows, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the case of the camp’s two available king-size rooms. Visitors need not compromise on hygienic needs: all rooms boast an en-suite of impressively strong water pressure.
In need of a relaxing trip where you can recharge your batteries and feel like yourself again? A glamping getaway in Faiyum is just what the doctor ordered! Relax and recharge in the great outdoors, where you can enjoy the fresh air and peace and quiet you don’t normally get at home. You’d be delighted with any one of these glamping rentals, as all provide the comforts of home in amazing outdoor locations—what’s not to love? Book your next trip to Faiyum and see why it’s the next popular luxury camping destination of the year!
Lac Moeris an ideal stay for couples and friendship groups is its array of daytime activities, including pottery workshops using the camp’s own wheel and kiln, as well as horseback riding and private lake cruises. Safaris and trips to other neighbouring landmarks in Fayoum.
Discover the latest addition to Fayyum’s fertile desertscape: Lac Moeris, a bespoke camping experience offering its guests a rustic connection to the Fayoum Oasis without compromising on elegance.
First impressions of Lac Moeris was its attention to detail and the intentional care that has been poured into every element of the interior design. The camp’s intricate decor of carefully-curated pieces is embellished with Makrameya wovenware custom-made from Sohaq, upcycled materials from Bekya and local earthenware hailing from Fayyum’s esteemed pottery artisans.
The camp is assertedly carving out a new space in Fayyum where an evening community can thrive. “At night,” its founder Yehia Nweishy tells #SceneTraveller, “everything goes dead here. We want to bring in live music and vocalists to the area, and create an evening scene!”
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