Major city · Egypt
Rosettaرشيد
Half-day trip from Alexandria or a one-night stop for Ottoman architecture and the Rosetta Stone's birthplace; skip as a base.
Rosetta (Rashid) is a quiet Nile Delta town known for the Rosetta Stone, discovered here in 1799. Its Ottoman mansions and citrus groves make a calm half-day from Alexandria, but the town has limited accommodation and few evening options. Most travellers visit as a day trip or a single overnight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat and humidity)
- Airports
- HBE · ALY
- Nights
- 0–1
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- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Rosetta122 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rosetta, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyRosetta is safe for daytime walking.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportHBE Borg El Arab Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) east; taxi or private transfer to Rosetta, about 1.5 h).HBE Borg El Arab Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) east; taxi or private transfer to Rosetta, about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; the Ottoman houses and mosques are within 1 km (0.6 mi) of each other.Walkable centre; the Ottoman houses and mosques are within 0.6 mi (1 km) of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealFalafel sandwichEGP 10–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Tuk-tuk within townagree before rideEGP 10–20
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomEGP 300
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomEGP 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomEGP 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 400 · Mid EGP 700 · High EGP 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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.
- Airports
- HBE Borg El Arab Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) east; taxi or private transfer to Rosetta, about 1.5 h) · ALY Alexandria Airport (About 65 km (40 mi) east; check)HBE Borg El Arab Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) east; taxi or private transfer to Rosetta, about 1.5 h) · ALY Alexandria Airport (About 40 mi (65 km) east; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rosetta: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 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
Walkable centre; the Ottoman houses and mosques are within 1 km of each other. For Fort Julien (about 3 km north), take a tuk-tuk or taxi (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1–1.5 h
Microbus or taxi from Rosetta station, about 1 h
Library of Alexandria, corniche and seafood.
Door to door: About 2 h
Taxi via the coastal road, about 1.5 h
War museum and cemeteries; a full day.
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.
Town centre near the corniche
A few small hotels and guesthouses; quiet at night.
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
- Budget
- EGP 400–700 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 700–1,200 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 1,200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × EGP 500 | EGP 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × EGP 700 | EGP 1,400 |
| Microbus Alexandria–Rosetta, one way2 × EGP 25 · check | EGP 50 |
| Tuk-tuk within town, per ride2 × EGP 10 · check | EGP 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 197 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 1,084 per person per day, bed included | EGP 2,167 |
2026 estimate in EGP; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Microbus Alexandria–Rosettacheck | EGP 20–30 |
| Tuk-tuk within townagree before ride | EGP 10–20 |
| Falafel sandwich | EGP 10–15 |
| Grilled chicken meal | EGP 60–100 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | EGP 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fort Julien is closed to the public (check); the Rosetta Stone is in London, not here.
- Limited dining options after sunset; eat before 20:00.Limited dining options after sunset; eat before 8:00 PM.
- Tuk-tuk drivers may quote inflated fares: agree the price before you ride.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Rosettaرشيد
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My bed tonight
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العنوان ده لو سمحتTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Alexandria; most other embassies are in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Microbus Alexandria → Rosetta: about EGP 25, about 1 h (check)
- Tuk-tuk town centre → Fort Julien: EGP 15–25 (check)
Say or show
- بكام؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- أيوه / لأ — Yes / No (aywa / la')
- فيـن محطة الباص؟ — Where is the bus station? (fein mahattet el-bas?)
- ده لو سمحت — This one, please (da law samaht)
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 Rosetta. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Fort Julien, Amasyali House, Abou Mandour Mosque and Zaghloul Mosque with verified opening hours.
- Eat pages with last orders and dish tags.
- Alexandria–Rosetta microbus schedule and fare field-checked.
Sources
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