It all began long before Siwa came to light as a hot destination in Egypt’s western desert. Ehab El-Sayed and his family decided in early 2000s to move and settle in Siwa.
“The idea combines my love for the city, Bethlehem, the hospitality industry, cuisine, local produce, and giving back to the local community,” Fadi Kattan says.
Though Yousra Mounir’s main intention was never environment-minded, she still managed to pull off an initiative touring the entirety of Egypt while aiming for sustainability.
Jordanian green entrepreneurs have designed Alia EcoVillage as a practical demonstration of the sustainable future that their compatriots must strive for.
Habiba Community invites tourists to relax and learn organic farming at beautiful Nuweiba, then invests profits in educating local Bedouin children.
Sahha Sahara runs sustainable camel treks and driving tours of the southern Tunisian desert, where guests go for the Sahara and stay for the hospitality.
Wadi Dana Eco-Camp allows guests to enjoy sweeping mountain views, exposure to local traditions and warm Jordanian hospitality.
La Maison de la Forêt is a resort that manages to blend into the natural landscape, an eco-lodge that incorporates old trees in its design and teaches people about the value of nature.
Journalist Nader Manaseer has been hiking for years, as a way to de-stress and get away from the crush of cars and people inherent to city living.
This countryside retreat on the Lebanese coast, just 40 minutes from Beirut, is the culmination of dreams for one woman who has an eye for decoration and a taste for good food.
Hamid Ben M’Barek Riad wants Riad Green House to bring sustainable tourism, organic farming, and greater job opportunities to Morocco's El Jadida Province.
Walking up to Desert Shade Eco-Camp, the buildings look like they belong there, grown straight from the sandy, rocky landscape.
