The Red Sea town of Quseir isn’t your average beach getaway. Located 148 KM south of Hurghada and approximately 140 KM north of Marsa Alam, the small town is a relatively obscure destination on Egypt’s tourism map. Quseir is also a great hideaway for urbanites seeking some respite from the metropolis despite the less than convenient six-hour drive from Cairo. Imbued with history, Quseir holds little known stories about the evolution of Egypt’s character throughout the years, its origins and the events that shaped it. It was there that the mighty Hatshepsut set out to discover the Land of Punt and that ancient Egyptians mined their gold. Once considered a gathering point for Muslim pilgrims from Andalusia, the Maghreb and Egypt en route to Mecca, the city also holds special significance in Islamic history. In the 16th century, the city was under Ottoman rule, an occupation that was later immortalized with the Quseir Citadel. Commonly known as El Tabia (Arabic for rook, the chess piece), the citadel, which was later occupied by French and British invaders, is situated on the town’s coast and is considered one of the most important…
Quseir Hotel: A Creative Retreat With Stunning Views of Egypt’s Red Sea
January 7, 2020
