A night of stars, sacred mountains, Bedouin tea and sunrise above the clouds ๐
11 PM โ 11:30 AM
Duration
Dahab
Departure
1,500 EGP
+ entrance fee
~3.5 h
Climb
Join an unforgettable overnight adventure to the sacred Mousa Mountain (Jabal Musa) to witness one of the most breathtaking sunrises in Sinai, followed by a visit to the legendary St. Catherine Monastery โ one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world.
The group departs from Dahab at 11 PM to the St. Catherine area (around 1.5 hours). After meeting our local Bedouin guide and passing the checkpoint, we begin the hike to the summit. The climb takes around 3.5 hours at a comfortable pace with several Bedouin pitstops along the way where you can rest, warm up with tea or coffee and enjoy snacks while taking in the magical night atmosphere of the mountains.
11:00 PM โ gathering & departure from Dahab
Assalah Square, Big Mosque, Lagoona
12:30โ1:00 AM โ arrival at the St. Catherine area
Meet the local guide, then start of the hike after checkpoint procedures
Scenic rest stops at Bedouin camps
Tea, coffee, snacks and the magical night atmosphere of the mountains
5:45โ5:50 AM โ summit for sunrise over Sinai
Time for views, photos, meditation and the sunrise atmosphere ๐ธ
6:30 AM โ begin the descent
8:30โ8:45 AM โ arrival at St. Catherine Monastery (opens at 8:45 AM)
Time to explore the monastery, cafรฉ and surroundings
10:00 AM โ departure back to Dahab ยท 11:30 AM โ arrival
๐ฅ Vegetarian
Rice, tahini, salad & Bedouin pie
250 EGP
๐ Chicken meal
Rice, chicken, salad, tahini & soup
350 EGP
๐ Kofta meal
Rice, kofta, salad, tahini & soup
450 EGP
Passport, comfortable shoes, water, hat, warm jacket (nights in the mountains are cold) and a head torch if you have one.
Entrance ticket to the monastery / national park is paid separately according to current local rules.
๐ฅ Group price applies from 6 people. ๐ฉ PM for details and booking โ spots are limited.