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Major city · Egypt

Marsa Matruhمرسى مطروح

Spend 2 days: one for beach and town, another for nearby sites; arrive by bus or plane, stay near the promenade.

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Marsa Matruh is a small coastal town in western Lower Egypt with cool summer days, light sand beaches and clear water. A short stay of 2 days lets you relax on the beach, sample local dates and visit the modest Rommel Cave museum, while still fitting into a broader Egypt itinerary that includes Cairo or the Red Sea.

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Currency
EGP
Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Sep (hot, crowded)
Airport
MUH
Nights
2

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This is a basic guide for Marsa Matruh: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
  • Egypt ↗Check visa rules for your passport on the official Egypt e-visa portal before flying; visa on arrival availability depends on nationality and can change.
  • Egypt ↗Drones need prior permission and are routinely confiscated on arrival; leave them at home.
  • Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
  • Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Marsa Matruh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

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Airports
MUH Marsa Matruh International Airport (Domestic flights; bus to town centre about 30 min)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    10°C (49°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    18°C (65°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    36°C (96°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    21°C (71°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    19°C (65°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    15°C (58°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    11°C (52°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    10°C (49°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    10°C (49°F)

Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Mar (36°C (96°F)), coolest Jan (10°C (49°F) low). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Marsa Matruh: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (49°F)

10°C (49°F)

0 rd

Feb

18°C (65°F)

10°C (49°F)

0 rd

Mar

36°C (96°F)

11°C (52°F)

0 rd

Apr

21°C (70°F)

13°C (56°F)

0 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

16°C (61°F)

0 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

20°C (67°F)

0 rd

Jul

21°C (71°F)

22°C (72°F)

0 rd

Aug

19°C (65°F)

23°C (73°F)

0 rd

Sep

15°C (58°F)

21°C (71°F)

0 rd

Oct

11°C (52°F)

19°C (65°F)

0 rd

Nov

10°C (49°F)

15°C (58°F)

0 rd

Dec

10°C (49°F)

11°C (52°F)

0 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Bicycle rental is common (10 LE/day, 5 LE half‑day). Donkey carts negotiate 3–30 LE. No regular taxis; sheruts depart from Abdu's Restaurant in the evening.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Rommel Cave Museum

go

Door to door: 10 min

Walk or short taxi from town centre, about 5 min

Small museum, entry LE 40 for foreigners, LE 20 for students

El Alamein War Museum

caution

Door to door: 2 h total

Bus from Marsa Matruh main station, about 1 h 15 min

Check bus schedule; entry fee around LE 30

Sidi Abdel Rahman Beach

go

Door to door: 1 h

Taxi or hired car, 30 km (19 mi) north, about 40 min

Less crowded beach, good for a half‑day swim

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Jaz Almaza Beach Resort

All‑inclusive, 5‑star, approx 35 km (22 mi) north of town; suitable for a night or two.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
EGP 150–250 excl. bed
Mid
EGP 250–400 excl. bed
High
EGP 400+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Bicycle rental (full day)LE 10
Bicycle half‑dayLE 5
Donkey‑cart (short trip)LE 3
Donkey‑cart (longer trip)LE 30
Siwa dates (500 g)LE 7–8
Bus Cairo → Marsa MatruhcheckEGP 85

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Marsa Matruh is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare, but respect local customs and avoid unsolicited contact with women.
  • Bicycle brakes and handlebars often need checking; rent from reputable shops.
  • Donkey‑cart drivers are children; negotiate price before riding.
  • Conservative norms: avoid unsolicited contact with local women.

Emergency numbers

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Tourist police
126
Fire
180

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Emergency

  • Police122
  • Ambulance123
  • Tourist police126

Embassy

US consulate in Alexandria; other embassies in Cairo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cairo → Marsa Matruh (West Delta Bus): about EGP 85, 7:30 AM departure, 1:30 PM arrival (check)
  • Bike rental, full day: LE 10
  • Sherut from Abdu's Restaurant (evening): price negotiable, approx LE 30–50 (check)

Say or show

  • عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
  • شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
  • بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
  • أين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (ayna al-shati?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marsa Matruh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, crowded) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Egypt

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