Timeline
16:00
Grab a coffee or light bite at Zomba. It opens early and stays open late, making it a reliable start to the afternoon. The menu features Egyptian and Middle Eastern dishes at modest prices.
16:27
Walk to Deir Umm Duheis. The ruins of this Roman fort sit in the southeastern corner of the resort. You will see the bastions and the northern entrance. By this time, the sun is dropping toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the stone walls.
17:12
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:12. The fort’s open structure frames the sky, and the golden light from earlier in the hour has softened into the final glow of the day.
17:42
End the evening at Chicha. This Latin American restaurant opens at 15:30 and stays open until 23:30, so it is fully active after dark. It is a short walk from the fort and offers a relaxed atmosphere to unwind.
Local tip
Check the route from Deir Umm Duheis to Zomba and Chicha, as walking times vary by path. Zomba is open from 08:00 to 23:45, so timing is flexible. Chicha is open from 15:30 to 23:30, ensuring it is open for your post-sunset stop.
Check before you go
- Zomba opens at 08:00, so you can start your visit anytime in the afternoon.
- Chicha opens at 15:30, well before sunset, so you will have no trouble finding a table after the sun goes down.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to El Gouna (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).