Al Moudira Hotel

The Hidden Gem Retreat in Luxor That’s Drawing In-the-know Travelers

"A boutique riverside retreat set amid sugarcane fields on the west bank, conceived and built from desert by Lebanese-born artist-designer Zeina Aboukheir in 1999; composed of soaring adobe suites and villas within a walled garden, it attracts artists, musicians and writers who gather around the pool and in the tiled dining room for dishes such as Nile perch, moussaka and a standout creamy garlic dip called tomeya. Intimate, design-forward, and praised by regulars for its unassuming-but-grand atmosphere, the property also provides access to excellent local guides and curated excursions." - Chris Wallace Chris Wallace Chris Wallace is a New York-based writer and photographer. He recently published his first book, "Twentieth-Century Man," about the late artist Peter Beard. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines