Fayoum
Lake Qarun is the large salt lake on the northern edge of the Fayoum oasis. Local tradition names it after Qarun, whose story of wealth and pride is told in…
Lake Qarun is the large salt lake on the northern edge of the Fayoum oasis. Local tradition names it after Qarun, whose story of wealth and pride is told in the Qur'an. The lake is known for its sunsets and its birdlife, especially flamingos in the winter months, and boats can be hired along its southern shore.