The therapeutic tourism season in Siwa Oasis begins right after the Eid al-Adha holiday, bringing a wave of rejuvenation and excitement to the oasis. The treatment with sand baths, known as “sand burying” at Dakrur Mountain, starts in July and continues until mid-September each year.
A significant number of visitors nationwide and abroad flock to Siwa for traditional treatments of bone and skin diseases, obesity, and to enjoy the enchanting nature of the oasis.
Sand baths help treat rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, and moisture-related diseases. They also stimulate blood circulation and provide therapeutic benefits through salt lake swimming and sulfur spring baths.
The hot sand treatment process involves digging holes in the sand every morning, leaving them under the sun, and in the afternoon. Patients are placed in these holes for a sand session. After the session, patients enter a tent, which functions like a natural sauna.
Following the tent session, patients receive designated drinks and are then moved to a rest area where they are given soothing beverages to help them return to a normal state.
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