Petrified Forest Protected Area is on the outskirts of New Cairo towards North-east. The closest landmark to it is the German University Cairo. It is right opposite of the campus towards east. Fossilized stumps of trees are placed at certain points. And like any other place in Egypt where they remotely suspect people can learn something or enjoy themselves, it has a ticket to it. There's nothing much inside to see except for a few stumps and pathways. A one-time visit on a day when you'd be feeling suicidal otherwise.

The entrance is off of Ain Al Sokhna road. I went today (on a Friday) not knowing it was closed. They don't have a website. Turns out they are open all other days. I'm not sure what times they are open, they just said 5 hours. The staff (who all wear Falcon uniforms) were very friendly. They let me look around, despite being closed. I am rating it low because there isn't much to see. I took a Careem there and had the driver wait until I finished because it is far from areas with transportation. If you go you should really be into wood. That's about all you will see in the desert. I'm glad I visited. I didn't pay anything, so I don't know if their is an admission charge.

Awsome

Environmental impact

Calm place in crowdy Cairo :)

Scary place. Like it's out of Harry Potter.

Great to visit

So exciting