Black Desert
is really Black Desert (near Bahariya Oasis), Bawiti, Egypt
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
A dark, rocky desert region of the open world dotted with ancient tombs.
The real place
The real Black Desert is an area of hills capped with dark volcanic stone between Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert. The game's version is placed and shaped freely.
Visiting
Visit by 4x4 from Bawiti, usually as part of an overnight trip to the White Desert. Use a licensed operator, as permits apply.
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