This theory is largely based on the Arabic name of the mountain – Gebel Musa, which translates to “Mount of Moses”. While evidence of this remains scant, Mount Sinai continues to draw religious pilgrims and visitors who come to admire the Monastery of St. Catherine, an iconic Greek Orthodox monastery which dates back to the 6th century and is also the presumed site of the Burning Bush.
The small town of al-Minya outside the valley entrance provides visitors with the convenience of finding nearby accommodations such as camps, guesthouses, and hotels.
Road transportation is the only viable way to reach Mount Sinai; it takes approximately two hours from Dahab and Nuweiba, while the journey from Sharm el-Sheikh lasts around three hours.
Tourists usually join a tour that departs around 1am, allowing them to reach the peak and witness a beautiful sunrise.
