The Ecolodge

The Eco-Village

Taziry village is a pioneer project in sustainable development and green growth, which we strive to accomplish in 3 different ways: cultural heritage, environment awareness, and livelihood improvement.

Our architecture is representative of the traditional Siwan method of construction, which is using entirely natural, environment friendly elements of structure and design. These methods that we are striving to bring around are slowly being forsaken by the local Siwans, who are nonetheless realizing the drawbacks of the modern building systems on their homes.  Taziry holds a mosque in its premise built according to strictly traditional Siwan structural design, second only to the old remnants of the antique mosque next to the Temple of the Oracle. In addition, Taziry undertook a project of renovating an old villa at the footsteps of the ruins of Shali. The Senoussi Villa is now an authentic example of a traditional Siwan house with modern infrastructure, with a rooftop terrace overlooking the whole city.

Moreover, we are continuously looking for alternative renewable energy sources. As we are only using candles and oil lamps for lighting, solar energy solutions are soon to be implemented for water heating and other energy purposes. Taziry Village’s alternative living philosophy does not leave aside an ecological source of food supply. This is why we develop a farm to cultivate and harvest all things organic: bovines, poultry and fish, cereal grains, fruits and vegetables. These are used in our ecolodge cuisine where we cater only organic ingredients. Besides, Taziry works closely with the community through education and fair trade principles to shift entirely to organic agriculture.

We also hold a stud where we breed pure Arabian horses. Equestrians and horse experts from around the world are in charge of taming and expanding this breed while preserving a pure genetic inheritance. Likewise, a camel breed is being preserved and grown at the compound of Taziry. These along with horses can be ridden by our guests in some fascinating Safari trips, and represent nature adjusted alternative to transportation.

A grand library is being completed where an arsenal of books, archives and tutors will endeavor to take part in an era of illumination. Scholars from Siwa and around the world would learn the traditional arts such as poetry, calligraphy, astrology …etc. In addition, we are building a gallery dedicated to all sorts of artifacts; and a market place where local Siwan products will be sold and marketed inside and outside Egypt in view of reviving the local craftsmanship and art techniques now threatened of annihilation.

Furthermore, Taziry is soon launching its solid waste management program encompassing collection, segragation and recycling of organic and non-organic waste while ensuring a safe disposal of non-organic materials. Innovative efforts to protect the beauty and sanity of Siwa's mother nature are constantly made, with the educaton of the local inhabitants to lead current and future generations towards environment awareness.