City Breaks
There’s much to explore beyond the beaches of Marsa Matruh, including markets and specialty museums.
Bedouin Heritage Museum
Get a glimpse of traditional Bedouin and Siwan culture at the Bedouin Heritage Museum, located inside the Marsa Matruh Library.
Matruh Archaeological Museum
You can also visit the Matruh Archaeological Museum where you will find thousands of artifacts from ancient Egyptian, Graeco-Roman, Coptic, Arab, and Islamic periods.
Salt Cave
For a unique experience, take a breather in the Salt Cave, a space designed to emulate the natural salt caves, with a serene atmosphere. The therapeutic properties of the salt are known to help reduce stress, stimulate blood circulation, and ease conditions associated with asthma, sinusitis, and allergies.
Street Markets
Marsa Matruh’s unique blend of cultures goes on full display in the eclectic street markets that come alive in the evening. Take in the unique variety of foods, spices, plants, and clothing as you stroll through the streets. Specialties of the region include olives, olive oil, hibiscus, peanuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, and natural salt products.