Marsa Matrouh

                          Marsa Matrouh                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                          Marsa Matruh / Egyptian city and port on the Mediterranean Sea and the capital of Matrouh Governorate. It is located 240 km west of Alexandria and 222 km east of Sallum on the main highway from the Nile Delta to the Libyan border. The city can also be reached from the south via another highway that goes through the Western Desert towards Siwa Oasis and Bahariya Oasis                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 Tourism in the city of Marsa Matruh

The tourism sector in Marsa Matruh is characterized by the following:

Recreational tourism: through the beaches extending from Alexandria to Salloum towards the west; There is Bagosh Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the city, and there is also the white beach, which is famous for its white sand, and there is also Rommel Beach, which is about 2.5 kilometers away from Marsa Matruh, in addition to Alam Al-Rum Beach, which is considered one of the wonderful beaches in Matruh                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Archaeological tourism: There are several archaeological sites in the city that distinguish it from other cities, such as the Temple of Ramses II, the Mount of the Dead area, which contains several tombs carved into the rock, the well of Sukran, an ancient hill, and there is also the Cleopatra region, which includes a rock known as Cleopatra Rock, in addition to the area Dakrour Mountain, in which there are two cemeteries

Medical tourism: Marsa Matruh is considered a natural therapeutic resort due to its dry climate throughout the year, and the large flow of water springs that flow from the ground. It is famous for its hot sands that are capable of treating rheumatic diseases, joint pain and spinal pain, and it is considered the ideal place in the world for treatment of a group of diseases. Especially for those suffering from respiratory diseases                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

        Marsa Matruh is famous for its geography, topography, and diversity, including the following:

coastal region; The city of Marsa Matruh is distinguished by the presence of the plain parallel to the Mediterranean Sea, with a width of between 25-60 kilometers. The soil of this plain consists of sediments carried by the rain torrents.

the Libyan plateau; The city is characterized by the presence of the Libyan plateau, which is located south of the plain, and it is a surface that is gradually rising and extends towards the west until the Gulf of Sidra at Tripoli in the city of Libya.

oases; The city of Marsa Matruh is distinguished by the presence of the oases region, and this region is a low land whose level contains approximately 17 meters from sea level, as it contains springs of water that flow continuously.                                                                                                                                                                                                               Administrative divisions of the city of Marsa Matruh

The city of Marsa Matruh has a group of administrative divisions, including:

El Alamein Center: It is located to the east of Marsa Matrouh Governorate, about 184 km away from it, and about 104 km west of the city of Alexandria. The reason for its name is due to the presence of a rock between the railway line and the Mediterranean coast.

Siwa Center: This green spot is located in the middle of the Matrouh desert, 306 km southwest of the city of Marsa Matrouh. It is bordered to the north by a series of rocky mountains, and to the south there is a group of sand dunes, which is the most famous oasis in Egypt.

Al-Hamam Center: This city is about 226 km from Marsa Matruh, and there is the Al-Ameed Reserve, which contains rare plants, and there is also the Marmina Temple, which is related to healing.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sidi Barani Center: This area is about 136 kilometers from Marsa Matruh to the west, and it is about 2 kilometers from the sea.

Salloum Center: This area is one of the distinctive areas due to the occurrence of a solar eclipse in it, as the eclipse occurs frequently every two hundred years in the same area, and it is about 215 kilometers from the city of Marsa Matruh                                                                                                                                                                                 Dabaa Center: This city is characterized by the quality of the products it offers, such as herbal products and some of the delicious fruits. One of the distinctive fruits in the city is figs. This city is about 133 kilometers away from Marsa Matruh.

Al-Nujaila Center: It is characterized by the presence of a distinguished beach, and it is about 75 kilometers west of Marsa Matruh