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.
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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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, crowded)
- Airport
- MUH
- Nights
- 2
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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 Marsa Matruh122 ▾
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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.
- 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
- SafetyMarsa Matruh is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare, but respect local customs and avoid unsolicited contact with women.
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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.
- AirportMUH Marsa Matruh International Airport (Domestic flights; bus to town centre about 30 min).
- Getting aroundBicycle rental is common (10 LE/day, 5 LE half‑day).
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
- 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
Jan
Best
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
Feb
Best
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Avoid
21°C (71°F)71°F (21°C)
Aug
Avoid
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
Sep
Avoid
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
Oct
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Nov
Best
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
Dec
Best
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
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)49°F (10°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
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Feb
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
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Mar
36°C (96°F)96°F (36°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
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21°C (71°F)71°F (21°C)
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Aug
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Sep
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
21°C (71°F)71°F (21°C)
0 rd
Oct
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
0 rd
Nov
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
0 rd
Dec
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rommel Cave Museum
goDoor 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
cautionDoor 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
goDoor to door: 1 h
Taxi or hired car, 30 km (19 mi) north, about 40 minTaxi or hired car, 19 mi (30 km) 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.All‑inclusive, 5‑star, approx 22 mi (35 km) 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
- Budget
- EGP 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Bicycle rental (full day) | LE 10 |
| Bicycle half‑day | LE 5 |
| Donkey‑cart (short trip) | LE 3 |
| Donkey‑cart (longer trip) | LE 30 |
| Siwa dates (500 g) | LE 7–8 |
| Bus Cairo → Marsa Matruhcheck | EGP 85 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
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)about EGP 85, 7:30 AM AM departure, 1:30 AM 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
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, crowded) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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