When visiting Egypt, most think of the ever-imposing Great Pyramids of Giza, or their distinguished neighbor, the Sphinx. Others may think of the country’s white shores and turquoise seas. After all, Egypt is a vault of touristic adventures. Yet very few think of birdwatching in Fayoum, swing classes on the roofs of Old Cairo, or camping in Egypt’s Black and White Deserts. More specifically, very few are able to spot these hidden, local adventures. Shouf is an app that spotlights these adventures. Shouf serves as a platform for adventurers to book unique, local tours – or as Mohammed Hanbal, founder of Shouf, likes to say: the hidden gems, be it birdwatching in the desert oasis of Fayoum or feteer (oriental pies) cooking lessons in the rural farmlands of Dahshur. “Think of the last time you went traveling, exploring all the places you thought were there to explore, only to discover later there was this amazing place you missed out on after returning,” Hanbal explains to Egyptian Streets. The application, still young, is simple and streamlined. Upon opening the app you are given a number of governorates in Egypt to choose…
Birdwatching to Swing Dance: Egyptian Adventure App ‘Shouf’ Promises Novelty
July 10, 2022
