GETTING THERE

Nightly rates at the Nubia Desert Camp (thebeldicollection.com) start from £160 per person, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Camel-trekking trips, 4x4 visits to local sites, guided walks and sandboarding excursions are also included. Nubia Desert Camp is closed between June 16 and August 31.

Nightly rates for a double room at Riad Louhou start from £130 per night, based on two adults sharing and including breakfast.