Matruh

A northwestern province offering white-sand beaches on the North Coast, the El Alamein battlefield sites and Siwa Oasis.

Matruh Governorate lies in northwestern Egypt, bordering the Mediterranean to the north and Libya to the west; its capital is Marsa Matruh. The North Coast has turquoise water and white sand beaches, with Cleopatra Beach and Agiba Beach at Marsa Matruh among the best known. El Alamein has a World War II museum and war cemeteries, and resort areas around New Alamein continue to grow. In the southern desert, Siwa Oasis is known for its salt lakes, springs and ancient mud-brick town. The coast is liveliest in summer, while Siwa is best visited in winter and spring. The gateways are the airports at El Alamein and Marsa Matruh.

Destinations

• Siwa Oasis
• Marsa Matruh
• Alexandria

Itineraries

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