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Qaşr al Farāfirah
City in New Valley, Egypt
Overview
Qaşr al Farāfirah is a small oasis settlement in Egypt's New Valley region, renowned for its proximity to the surreal White Desert and its laid-back, traditional atmosphere. The town offers unique mudbrick architecture, date palm groves, and access to untouched natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
New Valley
Population
—
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
27.06°, 27.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$532
Local Cost
$270
Local Income
$120
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
30.6°C
Winter Avg
12.8°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
0.4°C
Humidity
36%
Precipitation
7 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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