In the present day, Velma is restoring the Sphinx and comes across an ancient necklace. She then goes to show Prince Omar, who is leading the restoration, and they accidentally discover the tomb of Cleopatra. Meanwhile, the gang, spurred by Scooby-Doo sadness over Velma not being around, goes to Egypt to surprise her. However, the Mystery Machine runs out of water in the radiator. Scooby-Doo and Shaggy try to find water for the Mystery Machine, and find a lake with a water which turns out to be a mirage. The gang meets an Egyptian named Amahl Ali Akbar and his hawk Horus. Amahl is able to use his camels to tow the mystery machine and help the gang get to the Sphinx.