Mohamed Ossama

Mohamed Ossama was born in Cairo, where he resides today with his wife and daughter. He attended Helwan University, graduating with a specialty in Egyptology, and has been an Egyptologist guide since 1995. Mohamed is closely associated with St. Olaf College in Minnesota and its intensive educational programs with American University in Cairo. Although Mohammed claims not to have a favorite monument as “every place is special,” he does enjoy the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities because it encompasses the entire scope of ancient Egyptian history all the way through the Greco-Roman era. He considers himself to be an ambassador to his country and aims to bring trip members “everything they can see and also what they can’t see about Egypt, such as its traditions and how the Egyptian people feel about many things including world events and life issues.” Mohamed will also be one of our Egyptologist Guides for the Wonders of Ancient Egypt special event, January 10-21, 2011.

Upcoming Trips:

In the Wake of Cleopatra, October 13-24, 2010
Land of the Pharaohs, November 12-21, 2010
Land of the Pharaohs, December 17-26, 2010

Client Testimonials:


Mohammed has excellent knowledge about almost anything and was passionate to share about the local history, culture, and current issues of Egypt. One of the best guides I’ve ever had. Yui Wang, Land of the Pharaohs Mohammed Ossama was excellent. He went out of his way to make sure all our needs were met. Amir and Susan Massihzadeh, Denver, CO
We have taken dozens of trips and he was hands-down the best trip leader we ever had. His historical knowledge, open discussions of politics, religion, and culture, were so enlightening. John Niemeyer, Gladstone OR
Land of the Pharaohs Mohammed Ossama was one of the best trip leaders we’ve ever encountered. Our experiences in Egypt were superb as a result. David and Celeste Cook, Elkins NH
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