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  • TOURS in EGYPTExpand
    • TOURS IN LUXORExpand
      • Abydos and Dendera tour
      • Karnak Temple Tour
      • Luxor Temple Tour
      • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
      • Luxor & Aswan
      • West Bank Tour – Valley of Kings etc.Expand
        • Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Bargain with Chaos
    • TOURS IN CAIROExpand
      • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA
      • Abdeen Palace
      • Antiquities Museum at Tahrir Sq.
      • Cairo Basic Tour – 3 Nights
      • Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Garbage City
      • Gayer Anderson Houses
      • Giza Plateau
      • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
      • Ibn Tulun Medieval Mosque
      • Islamic Museum
      • Medieval Cairo
      • Saladin Citadel, Sultan Hassan and Rifaii Mosques
      • Saqqara 7-Step Pyramid & Serapeum
    • SMALL GROUP TOURS WITH MARAExpand
      • Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt
      • Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
    • First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You
    • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
    • 2027 Eclipse: The Hero’s Journey — and Yours
    • Insider Advice – Hidden Pitfalls in Tour Websites
  • TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVELExpand
    • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
    • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
  • NOMADS! – Mara House: Your Home in Egypt
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Don’t arrive in Egypt thinking it is easy to find a hotel, a guide etc at the last minute
Egypt Travel Planning

Don’t arrive in Egypt thinking it is easy to find a hotel, a guide etc at the last minute

ByMara 21/10/202401/08/2025

Don’t leave Egypt planning to chance — here’s why booking your guide and accommodation ahead is crucial. Avoid shady deals, bad beds, and last-minute chaos with this blunt advice for smart travel.

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Where are the Shops in Cairo?!
Living in Egypt: Personal Insights

Where are the Shops in Cairo?!

ByMara 13/10/202428/07/2025

Funny (but true) tale of a foreigner’s chaotic hunt for furniture in Cairo—featuring a treasured Golden Pages and confused taxi driver!

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✨ Unlock the Secrets of Egypt’s Chakras: A Spiritual Adventure Awaits! ✨
Mara House Updates & News

✨ Unlock the Secrets of Egypt’s Chakras: A Spiritual Adventure Awaits! ✨

ByMara 05/10/202429/09/2025

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey through Egypt’s chakras, aligning your energy at sacred ancient sites

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Neslishah – The Silent Warrior Princess
Egyptian History & Culture

Neslishah – The Silent Warrior Princess

ByMara 03/10/202412/09/2025

Neslishah Sultan: The last Ottoman princess who bridged empires, survived exile, and embodied royal resilience.

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Hand holding a mix of Egyptian pounds and US dollars, showing the best currencies to bring when traveling to Egypt.
Egypt Travel Planning

What is the BEST CURRENCY to Take to EGYPT?

ByMara 03/10/202429/09/2025

3 Sept 2025. Knowing how to pay for things in Egypt is vital if you don’t want to lose money. This goes deeper than a simple answer telling you always use Egyptian or always use ATMs. It’s complicated and to really know the answers you need to dig a little deeper than the usual typical responses given.

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Flight Booking Trick: Cash Sometimes Beats Points
Egypt Travel Planning

Flight Booking Trick: Cash Sometimes Beats Points

ByMara 27/09/202409/08/2025

Booking flights with points sounds smart—but not always. Learn why comparing cash and points prices can save you money and frustration on your Egypt adventure.

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Egypt is Becoming Too Expensive!
Egypt Travel Planning

Egypt is Becoming Too Expensive!

ByMara 18/09/202428/07/2025

Egypt is becoming a playground only the wealthy can afford – let’s solve this problem!

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Scientists Reconstruct the Face of an Egyptian Woman from over 3500 years ago.
Mara House Updates & News

Scientists Reconstruct the Face of an Egyptian Woman from over 3500 years ago.

ByMara 09/09/202429/09/2025

CT images estimated that she was approximately 48 years old at the time of her death and had suffered from mild arthritis of the spine

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Egypt’s Royal Family: Faces Long Forgotten, Stories Yet Untold
Egyptian History & Culture

Egypt’s Royal Family: Faces Long Forgotten, Stories Yet Untold

ByMara 07/09/202412/09/2025

Egypt’s lost royal legacy at Mara House Luxor, where forgotten faces of the Muhammad Ali dynasty come to life in an intimate photo collection that connects the past to the present.

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Reality of Solo Travel in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale for the Romantic Soul
Mara House Updates & News

Reality of Solo Travel in Egypt: A Cautionary Tale for the Romantic Soul

ByMara 05/09/202428/07/2025

Solo travel in Egypt is rewarding, but leave romanticized expectations behind—focus on history, culture, and safety.

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Sufi in Egypt
Egyptian History & Culture

Sufi in Egypt

ByMara 12/08/202429/09/2025

Mara goes in search of a Sufi – sufi dance in Caiiro, Sufi house in Cairo

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Lionsgate Portal and Personal Power
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Lionsgate Portal and Personal Power

ByMara 09/08/202429/09/2025

Lionsgate Portal and the 8 August 2024 adding up to 8/8/8.  We’ve been hearing about the alignment of the Earth,  the star Sirius, the constellation Orion, and our Sun (in the sign of Leo, the lion)

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What Do I NOT Need to Pack for Egypt?
Egypt Travel Planning

What Do I NOT Need to Pack for Egypt?

ByMara 21/07/202410/08/2025

Traveling light gives you more freedom and less hassle. Plus, purchasing some items in Egypt supports the local economy.

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What to Take to Egypt
Egypt Travel Planning

What to Take to Egypt

ByMara 20/07/202409/08/2025

Essential tips what to pack for Egypt, the must-haves for your carry-on and your “Go-Everywhere-With-Me” bag. Learn what you can buy locally to travel lite.

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Egyptian men and women, in traditional Egyptian dress, browsing and shopping in a traditional market in Egypt
Egypt Travel Planning

Should I Eat Fruit and Salads in Egypt?

ByMara 01/05/202431/08/2025

Egypt’s markets are bursting with fresh produce — here’s how to enjoy it without worry. From washing tips to water safety, this is your guide to eating well in Egypt.

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A group of people standing and sitting on the upper steps of Abydos Temple
Egypt Travel Planning

What Should I Wear in Egypt?

ByMara 07/04/202404/10/2025

Egypt’s climate, culture, and traditions mean smart packing matters. From modesty tips to heat-proof clothing and what to avoid, here’s your ultimate Egypt wardrobe guide.

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Diagram of aeriel view of Luxor Temple, with superimposed human skeleton laid over it - matching precisely.
Egyptian History & Culture

What Might Egyptian Temples Reveal To Me?

ByMara 14/02/202412/09/2025

What can ancient Egyptian temples reveal to me about myself? Quite a lot!

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A Trip to Egypt Can Be Life-Changing
Transformative-Travel-Egypt

A Trip to Egypt Can Be Life-Changing

ByMara 11/02/202412/09/2025

A visit to Egypt can be life-changing, especially for the unsuspecting traveler who encounters Mara along the way

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Private Tour in Egypt .v. Private Time or Private Visit
Egypt Travel Planning

Private Tour in Egypt .v. Private Time or Private Visit

ByMara 10/02/202404/10/2025

Discover the very important difference between tours labeled Private Tours and Private Time Tours in Egypt and how to access closed spaces in the sacred temples

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Egypt Travel Planning

Your trip to Egypt, if NOW is not the perfect time, then when will it be?

ByMara 06/02/202401/08/2025

Explore the real experiences beyond headlines

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Mara House Update re solar eclipse tour Mara House — 2027 eclipse

Apologies if you’re waiting for an email from Mara — we’re currently very busy with bookings for the new 2027 solar eclipse tour.

I’m personally working through messages and will reply as soon as I can. Thank you so much for your patience.

— Mara, Mara House

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Paula – you contacted me 24 Oct via email re private visit in Jan 2026 – please contact me again – my responding email bounced back to me.  –  Mara

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Hi, I’m Mara — the heart behind Mara House Luxor.

Over twenty years ago, I came to Egypt on an ordinary tour. It could have been so much better. And so, over time I created the kind of memorable experiences that I should have had. If you want to know more about the face behind the website, stories and business, click on Who is Mara.

You can book everything directly with me via email. I respond to all emails personally: maraegypt@gmail.com

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  • EGYPT TRAVEL ADVICE from Mara
  • MARA HOUSE LUXOR
    • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
    • The Salahadeen Feast
    • Compare Mara House to 3 Top Tour Companies
    • Guests’ Photo Gallery – Mara House Luxor
    • Mara House Luxor – Hotel Gallery
    • Guest Book
  • TOURS in EGYPT
    • TOURS IN LUXOR
      • Abydos and Dendera tour
      • Karnak Temple Tour
      • Luxor Temple Tour
      • Luxor Holidays – 3 night package deal
      • Luxor & Aswan
      • West Bank Tour – Valley of Kings etc.
        • Medinet Habu: The Pharaoh’s Bargain with Chaos
    • TOURS IN CAIRO
      • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA
      • Abdeen Palace
      • Antiquities Museum at Tahrir Sq.
      • Cairo Basic Tour – 3 Nights
      • Coptic Cairo, Cave Church & Garbage City
      • Gayer Anderson Houses
      • Giza Plateau
      • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
      • Ibn Tulun Medieval Mosque
      • Islamic Museum
      • Medieval Cairo
      • Saladin Citadel, Sultan Hassan and Rifaii Mosques
      • Saqqara 7-Step Pyramid & Serapeum
    • SMALL GROUP TOURS WITH MARA
      • Family Tour of Egypt – A Child’s Eye View of Ancient Egypt
      • Egypt Tour with Mara – A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
    • First-Time in Egypt? Here’s the Perfect 7-Day Itinerary for You
    • Egypt – 9 nights incl Nile Cruise
    • 2027 Eclipse: The Hero’s Journey — and Yours
    • Insider Advice – Hidden Pitfalls in Tour Websites
  • TRANSFORMATIVE TRAVEL
    • PRIVATE ACCESS to the GREAT PYRAMID of GIZA – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
    • Sacred Journey of Remembering Along Egypt’s Chakras
  • NOMADS! – Mara House: Your Home in Egypt
  • EGYPT HISTORY & CULTURE
    • Egyptian Rulers & Legends
    • Cairo History & Heritage
    • Luxor History & Heritage
    • Gods of Egypt
    • Muhammad Ali Dynasty
  • Who is Mara?
  • Mara’s Blog
  • Contact Mara