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Al Moudira is a Relais & Châteaux hotel on Luxor's west bank, near the Valley of the Kings. The property opened in 1999 on an 8-hectare estate and features 54 suites within courtyards and gardens designed by architect Olivier Sednaoui. Dining comes from the hotel's own farm, and guests can pursue activities from archaeological tours to cooking classes.
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Al Moudira occupies the west bank of Luxor in the Al-Qarnah area, close to the Valley of the Kings and the ancient city of Thebes. The hotel sits within an 8-hectare estate of gardens featuring palm trees, lemon trees, and hibiscus. The architecture, designed by Olivier Sednaoui, comprises courtyards, arches, and terracotta domes that blend into the landscape. Guests move between shaded patios, fountains, and garden pathways throughout the grounds.
The hotel has 54 suites: Deluxe, Junior, Signature, Luxury, Fountain, and Family. Each is furnished with an eclectic mix of treasures sourced throughout the Middle East and opens onto courtyards or garden views. Standard amenities include air conditioning, internet access, and room service. Check-in is from 2 p.m. and check-out before 12 p.m.
Meals are served in three venues: an Ottoman room, the main courtyard, and a poolside pavilion. All dishes use fresh ingredients from Al Moudira's own farm. Individual and group cooking classes are led by the chef.
The hotel features a heated outdoor pool, hammam, and spa center with Turkish steam bath. Other facilities include a fitness center, sauna, tennis court, secure car parking, and internet access throughout. Guests can pursue massages (including Ayurvedic), yoga, biking, horse riding, sailing, and pottery. In-room massage service is available, and guided archaeological site visits and tours can be arranged.
The hotel is family-friendly with baby-sitting, high chairs, strollers, connecting rooms, and early-dinner service for children. Visitors to the Valley of the Kings will find the location convenient for archaeological tours and exploration. Travelers seeking wellness can access the spa, hammam, yoga, and massage facilities. The property accommodates groups and events, with two meeting rooms available.
Editorial verification: Al Moudira is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Al Moudira is located on the west bank of Luxor, Egypt, in the Al-Qarnah area. The property sits close to the Valley of the Kings and the ancient city of Thebes.
Al Moudira was founded in 1999 by Zeina Aboukheir. The name, meaning 'the boss' in Arabic, was given to her by workers and artisans. The hotel's architecture was designed by Olivier Sednaoui.
The hotel has 54 suites: Deluxe, Junior, Signature, Luxury, Fountain, and Family. Each opens onto courtyards or garden views.
Al Moudira offers three dining venues: an Ottoman room, the main courtyard, and a poolside pavilion. All food is prepared using fresh ingredients from the hotel's own farm. Cooking classes are also available.
Facilities include a heated outdoor pool, hammam, spa, fitness center, sauna, and tennis court. Activities include archaeological site visits, cooking classes, yoga, massages, horse riding, sailing, and birdwatching.
Yes. The hotel offers baby-sitting, high chairs, strollers, connecting rooms, and early-dinner service for children. On-site children's activities are available.
Al Moudira is a Relais & Châteaux member hotel.
Al Moudira is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Al Moudira is in Luxor, Egypt. Address: Al-Qarnah, Luxor, Egypt.
| Location | Luxor, Egypt |
|---|---|
| Address | Al-Qarnah, Luxor, Egypt |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| General manager | Zeina Aboukheir · Founder and General Manager · source: hospitalitynewsmag.com, checked 2026-10-03 |
| Area guide | Luxor luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/al-moudira-hotel/
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