The Blue Desert

The Blue Desert, also known as “blue valley” or “colored mountain”, took its color in 1980 when Belgian artist Jean Verame colored the rocks of the area with bright turquoise and blue hues, as he took the permission of the last Egyptian president Mohamed Anwar Al Sadat to be a sign of peace.

Verame arrived in Sinai with 10 tons of blue paints which were approved by the United Nations, Verame worked on the project for two years, using up to 10 tons of paint to complete his project including rocks on an area of four-kilometers with boulders as high as 10 meters, giving the desert a spectacular contrast against the stark yellows and beiges of the desert.

The Blue Desert is an ideal place for travelers who want to camp For many reasons, it is a amazing place for relaxing, as well as mountain climbing.