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Before you go
Your trip to Marsa Matruh.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Marsa Matruh – Matrouh Destination Siwa and Marsa Matruh Capital
How to get there
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Marsa Matruh International Airport (MUH) Marsa Matruh · 7 km
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Rodoviária de Marsa Matruh Marsa Matruh · 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Marsa Matruh Airport (MUH) receives flights from Cairo, mainly in summer. Buses and cars with drivers connect the city to Alexandria (about 290 km) and Cairo. The train station has service to Alexandria at certain times: verify before you travel.
How many days
One day for the bay, the Rommel Museum and a beach to the west; two days during the beach season.
When to go
From June to September, in the bathing season, when the town fills up. From October to May the town is quiet, with mild days and rougher seas in winter.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Yes, for the beaches to the west such as Agiba. There are also taxis and minibuses during the season.
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 Marsa Matruh
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Morning
Cleopatra’s Bath and the bay
Start with Cleopatra’s Bath and walk along the bay waterfront.
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Afternoon
Agiba Beach
Head to Agiba Beach, to the west, and stay until sunset.
2 days in Marsa Matruh
Day 1
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All day
The bay and the Rommel Museum
Visit the Rommel Museum, spend the morning at Cleopatra’s Bath and the afternoon on the bay beach.
Day 2
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All day
Beaches to the west
Spend the day at Agiba Beach and the coves west of town.
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 do in Marsa Matruh?
Go to the clear‑water beaches like Agiba, see Cleopatra’s Bath, visit the Rommel Museum and follow the desert road to Siwa.
How to go from Alexandria to Marsa Matruh?
Via the coastal road, about 290 km, by bus or car, roughly four hours.
When is the beach season in Marsa Matruh?
From June to September, when the water is warmer and the town receives many Egyptian holidaymakers.
Is Marsa Matruh close to Siwa?
It is the closest coastal city: Siwa is about 300 km south along the desert road.