In conclusion of the proceedings of its international conference on the sustainable development in Africa, Assiut University launched a scientific geological trip to Al-Quseir city, Red Sea Governorate. The journey was organized by Centre for South Valley Development, Assiut University. Dr. Hassan Abdel Hameed, Director of the Center and Chairman of the conference stated that the trip aims at proving an opportunity for the participants to be acquainted with the distinctive geological and archaeological aspects in the Red Sea region and specially to identify the oily clay existing there.