Meroe Hotels

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yurxlnc
Reviews: 193

Nubian House Hotel: The Nubian House

Since my last trip to Barkal I have been keen to stay in this hotel, but when I went in dec 2010 it was fully booked. Maybe next time.

The hotel is built to resemble a traditional Nubian house.

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Related to: Desert, Museum Visits, Archeology
Written December 24, 2010

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uglyscot
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Begrawiya Oases: Motel or Gattatit?

The accomodation is located at the old Kushite Capital of Meroe, about 210 km nort of Khartoum and 30km from Shendi.
The motel has double and single bedded rooms with fridge, TV and bathroom, as well as AC.
Gattatit are traditional straw =style houses . There are 7 available, each of which can accomodate 7 people, all with AC.
There are 24 hour restaurants, Gas station, Pharmacy annd Supermarkets ;

I have not yet stayed here.

Within easy access to the pyramids and Royalm City

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Related to: Archeology, Historical Travel, Desert
Written August 18, 2010

babspmalone
Reviews: 6

5 out of 5 stars User Rating

Yes, you can camp near Meroe

Not in the pyramid field itself, but in the dunes about half a kilometer southeast. No one will bother you, and it is very pleasant. There is no charge. Please, though, bury your poop and take away your trash when you leave! Because of the aridity, it will never decompose in the sand, and we were sad to see piles of food scraps, paper, etc. left by other campers.

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Written July 27, 2010

grets
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Hotel near the site: Not finished yet

A hotel is under construction near to the historical site of Meroe, however, we were told that they did not get permission from the government and hence it has been left unfinished.

Apparently there is a camp nearby run by Italians. It is also possible to sleep on the site if you have a sleeping bag and ask the officials kindly for permission!

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Related to: Historical Travel, Desert, Archeology
Written November 24, 2004

maykal
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Sleeping under the stars

Apparently you can camp out near the pyramids in the middle of the desert. I would imagine this is an amazing experience, although there is talk of snakes and scorpions. Friends of mine have also stayed with the gatekeeper and his family...he was very keen for us to stay, but we had to get back to Khartoum that evening so couldn't accept his offer...served us right, as we ended up stranded in Shendi that evening!

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Written October 8, 2003

Tomb, Bajrawiya

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