Mersa Matruh
EgyptEG
City in Matrouh, Egypt
Marsa Matrouh is a port city and the capital of Matrouh Governorate in Egypt. It is located 240 km (150 mi) west of Alexandria and 222 km (138 mi) east of Sallum on the main highway from the Nile Delta to the Libyan border. The city is also accessible from the south via another highway running through the Western Desert towards Siwa Oasis and Bahariya Oasis.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 108,774
- Coordinates
- 31.353, 27.237
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 7 m
Overview of Mersa Matruh
Part of Egypt, Mersa Matruh is a compact city. The population is roughly 108,774. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, culture and water sports.
Things to do in Mersa Matruh
Nature in Mersa Matruh
(3)Nature in Mersa Matruh covers Beaches, Geological Formations and Islands. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mersa Matruh.
Culture in Mersa Matruh
(2)Mersa Matruh records Castles and Docks under culture. It is a direct read of Mersa Matruh's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Mersa Matruh
(2)Mersa Matruh's water sports entries include Swimming and Water Sports. It is a direct read of Mersa Matruh's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Mersa Matruh
(1)Our data lists Turkish Baths as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mersa Matruh.
Best time to visit Mersa Matruh
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Mersa Matruh is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Mersa Matruh that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mersa Matruh known for?
- Mersa Matruh is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Egypt with around 108,774 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mersa Matruh?
- You can plan around Beaches, Geological Formations, Islands, Castles and Docks in Mersa Matruh. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mersa Matruh?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Mersa Matruh located?
- Administratively, Mersa Matruh sits in Egypt — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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