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Before you go
Your trip to El Alamein.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
El Alamein – Matrouh Destination Alexandria and El Alamein about 190 km from Marsa Matruh
How to get there
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El Alamein International Airport (DBB) El Alamein · 25 km
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Rodoviária de El Alamein El Alamein · 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Buses and cars make the trip from Alexandria via the coastal highway. El Alamein Airport (DBB) receives flights mainly in summer. Buses continue to Marsa Matruh.
How many days
One day for the memorials and the museum; more days during the beach season.
When to go
Spring and autumn for the memorials; June to September for the North Coast beaches.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Note: the memorials are spread along the coastal road. The most practical way is by car or with a driver.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in El Alamein
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Morning
Cemetery and museum
Visit the Commonwealth cemetery and the El Alamein Military Museum.
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Afternoon
German and Italian memorials
Follow the coastal road to the German and Italian memorials, to the west.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to see in El Alamein?
The Commonwealth cemetery, the Military Museum, and the German and Italian memorials.
How to get from Alexandria to El Alamein?
By car or bus, following the coast to the west, about 105 km.
Can you visit El Alamein on a day trip from Alexandria?
Yes, by car with a driver, in a day.
Does El Alamein have a beach?
Yes. The North Coast beaches, with light-blue water, fill up from June to September.