Mersa Matruh

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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.

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Population
108,774
Coordinates
31.353, 27.237
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
7 m

Overview of Mersa Matruh

Set in Egypt, Mersa Matruh is a medium-sized town. About 108,774 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature, culture and water sports and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.

Things to do in Mersa Matruh

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Nature in Mersa Matruh

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Mersa Matruh's nature entries include Beaches, Geological Formations and Islands. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mersa Matruh. These pair well with anything else on this page.

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Culture in Mersa Matruh

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Looking for culture? Mersa Matruh has Castles and Docks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mersa Matruh.

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Water Sports in Mersa Matruh

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Water Sports in Mersa Matruh covers Swimming and Water Sports. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Mersa Matruh's own activity tags.

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Wellness in Mersa Matruh

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Mersa Matruh records Turkish Baths under wellness. It is a direct read of Mersa Matruh's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.

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Best time to visit Mersa Matruh

The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.

Getting there & around

Mersa Matruh pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Africa/Cairo on arrival.

Similar destinations

Places near Mersa Matruh that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mersa Matruh known for?
Travellers associate Mersa Matruh with nature, culture and water sports. It sits in Egypt and counts about 108,774 residents.
What can you do in Mersa Matruh?
Mersa Matruh is tagged with Beaches, Geological Formations, Islands, Castles and Docks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
When is the best time to visit Mersa Matruh?
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best.
Where is Mersa Matruh located?
Mersa Matruh belongs to Egypt, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.

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