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Museum · Marsa Matruh, Matrouh
Rommel Museum
A small military museum in a cave cut into the rock on the east side of Marsa Matruh bay, associated with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel during the North African campaign of World War II.
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About Rommel Museum
The Rommel Museum is in a cave carved into the limestone on the east side of Marsa Matruh bay. Tradition holds that Field Marshal Erwin Rommel used the cave to plan operations for the German army during the North African campaign in World War II.
The cave has been turned into a small military museum with maps, photographs, artifacts, and uniforms from the desert war. Nearby is Rommel Beach, a cove of calm water.
The museum complements visits to the El Alamein memorials to the east, which are linked to the same 1942 battles.
Visits are brief and are often done en route to the beaches, since the museum is on the same side of the bay.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About half an hour.
Best time
In the morning, before going to the beach.
How to get there
By car or taxi, on the east side of Marsa Matruh bay, a few kilometers from the town center.
Tip
Check opening days before you go: the museum is small and may be closed outside the season.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Rommel Museum
What is the Rommel Museum?
A small military museum in a cave on the east side of Marsa Matruh bay, associated with Field Marshal Erwin Rommel in World War II.
What can you see at the Rommel Museum?
Maps, photographs, artifacts, and uniforms from the North African desert war.
Where is the Rommel Museum located?
On the east side of Marsa Matruh bay, a few kilometers from the town center.