Shali Lodge

Just a few minutes walk from downtown Siwa along a palm-covered dirt road, the 16-room Shali Lodge is central yet peaceful. After a day full of exploring ruins, tasting dates and swimming in freshwater springs, Shali Lodge welcomes travelers to the natural comforts of Siwan hospitality: simple yet elegant rooms furnished with palm frond chairs, tables and beds complemented with colorful Bedouin carpets.

Shali Lodge claims to be one of the few highly regarded restaurants in Siwa. On the terrace, shaded by date-palms that even sprout through the floor, or in the den downstairs, strewn with cushions and warmed on crisp nights by a wood-burning fire, savor a date omelet or lamb casserole, a stuffed pigeon or steaming bowl of vegetarian tajin, each flavored with fresh herbs of the oasis.

At Shali Lodge, you are assured that your stay in Siwa helps preserve the oasis’ natural resources and benefits the local community. The construction of Shali Lodge using kershef, a mixture of sun-dried salt, mud and sand that naturally insulates against the summer heat, reduces the use of non-renewable energy and has helped revive a dying Siwan craft. Moreover, the continued success of Shali Lodge generates a range of needed employment opportunities for the local community. We welcome you to our oasis.