Sahara Khan
The Sahara Khan, (ar:صحراء خان), Khan in Arabic comes from a Persian word meaning Hotel, or Restplace, while Sahara means Desert, located the outskirts of Giza, Egypt in the Abu Seir area, that is locked between the Nile River and the Saqqara Pyramid.
History
Officially opened in the 1st of September 2007, as Sahara Khan in the Abu Seir area, the Facility started as a Horse Breeding Facility, which managed to evolved by the end of the year into a Cultural Center, with weekly school trips, and Tourists Trips. the SK expanded its Actiovities to inform the Public of the rich Arab Culture, and managed to Merge the Bedouin and Egyptian Falahi Culture in one area.
in July 2008, the Sahara Khan made a new Expantion for its activities, with Musical, and Cultural concerts, with coordination with several young local bands.
On the other Hand, the Sahara Khan Arabian Horses participates in Events like Horse show, stadium jumping and others.
Activities
- Developed Horse breeding facility
- Horse Back Riding, in the Desert
- Desert Camping
- BBQ
- Shisha (Argila/Waterpipe) and a Chill Out Arabic Place
- Arabic Music
- School educational trips
- Program for work groups
- program for foreigners
- Baking Arabic bread
- Oriental Snacks and Beaverages
- rents Stables
- Weekly Cultural Activities and Events
Structure
The Architechture of the has Sahara Khan managed to integrate the Bedouin and Rural Arab Architecture, with Domes, Palm Tree's and Bedouin Tents surrounding the location, the Sahara Khan contains around 24 Stables for the Horses, painted with light orange, merging it with the surrounding Landscapes of the Deserts. The SK also has 2 pastures, which gives the Stud plenty of area to run freely in, one with Grass, and another with Sands, to get the Horses used to the Sands. In early July 2008, an enormouse Modern Airconditioned tent was built, inspired by the Traditional Bedouin Tent.