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Major city · Egypt

Mallawi

Skip Mallawi unless you are a dedicated archaeology or textile enthusiast: the museum is still recovering from looting, and the town has no other major sight. A half-day stop from Minya or El-Ashmunein is enough.

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Mallawi is a small textile town on the west bank of the Nile in Middle Egypt. Its main draw, the Mallawi Museum, was looted in 2013 and has only partly recovered. Most travellers pass through on the train or use it as a base to reach El-Ashmunein (the temple of Thoth).

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
EGP
Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat)
Airport
CAI
Nights
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This is a basic guide for Mallawi: 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 ↗Plan links between North African countries by air or by ferry via Europe; the only regularly usable land borders for visitors are Tunisia–Algeria and Morocco–Mauritania via Western Sahara.
  • 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
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mallawi122 ▾

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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 Mallawi, 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.

Mallawi Museum (partially recovered collection)Textile and handicraft productionGateway to El-Ashmunein
Airports
CAI Cairo International (About 3.5 h by car or train; the nearest major airport.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    37°C (99°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    34°C (93°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

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

Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F) low). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Mallawi: 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

19°C (66°F)

8°C (46°F)

0 rd

Feb

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

0 rd

Mar

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

0 rd

Apr

29°C (84°F)

16°C (61°F)

0 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

0 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

23°C (73°F)

0 rd

Jul

37°C (99°F)

24°C (75°F)

0 rd

Aug

37°C (99°F)

24°C (75°F)

0 rd

Sep

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

0 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

0 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

0 rd

Dec

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

0 rd

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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

The town is walkable; taxis and tuk-tuks are available for short trips to El-Ashmunein.

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, not ride time

El-Ashmunein

go

Door to door: 15 min

Taxi or tuk-tuk, about 7 km (4.3 mi) north

Remains of the temple of Thoth; combine with Mallawi.

Minya

go

Door to door: 30–45 min

Train or taxi, about 30 km (19 mi) north

Larger town with more accommodation and the Minya Museum.

Beni Hasan

go

Door to door: 30 min

Taxi from Minya or Mallawi, about 20 km (12 mi) north of Mallawi

Ancient rock-cut tombs with well-preserved paintings.

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 train station and museum; basic hotels only.

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 300–500
Mid
EGP 500–800
High
EGP 800+

Watch out

Safety

Mallawi is generally safe, but the museum area may be quiet; keep valuables out of sight and avoid walking alone after dark.
  • Mallawi Museum hours and admission are uncertain: check locally before visiting.
  • Looting occurred in 2013; the museum may still have limited displays.
  • Baksheesh is expected for minor services.

Emergency numbers

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Tourist police
126

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My bed tonight

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المتحف، من فضلكTo the museum, please

Emergency

  • Police122
  • Ambulance123
  • Tourist police126

Embassy

The US has an embassy in Cairo; most other countries also have embassies in Cairo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Train Cairo → Mallawi: about EGP 50–100, 3.5 h (check)
  • Taxi Mallawi → El-Ashmunein: EGP 30–50

Say or show

  • السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
  • شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
  • بكام؟ — How much? (bi-kam?)
  • المتحف فين؟ — Where is the museum? (el-mat-haf fein?)
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 Mallawi. 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–Aug (extreme heat) · 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

Sources

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