In the heart of the Matruh governate, the magic nature of Marsa Matruh attracts you to find your feet take steps amid soft white sandy land. Then to crystal blue water, a charming spot of the Mediterranean sea. Here Alexander the great passed so that your feet mix with the historical footsteps of Alexander the Great and his army while they were on their way to Siwa Oasis Egypt to offer his allegiance to the god Amun, the god of the ancient Egyptians. A glorious history you will meet amid this dazzling spot of the planet that teeming with treasures of nature, which Alexander the Great ordered his soldiers to establish as a city. From this point, the years of history will escort you back to find yourself amid historical eras in the heart of a magical nature. It is the marvel of Marsa Matruh.
Actually, the history of this spot of rare nature did not begin with Alexander the Great. But between the arms of this unique beach with its colorful rocks outcrops and tunnels, its clear waters with high waves, and its pure white sand, we will find the Cleopatra Bath in Cleopatra Beach. It is a rock formation closed from the top and sides. Through which seawater waves pass magically. Amazingly, you will wander amid this historical nature until meeting this White Sculpture of Queen Cleopatra.
Marsa Matruh by Mujaddara
Welcome to the world of Ancient Egypt, queen Cleopatra, in Matruh. You will find yourself in the heart of the remains of Queen Cleopatra’s palace, passing through ancient monuments and sculptures. Like the queen of Egypt, you can enjoy walking this underground path that was used to access the beach from the palace.
On your tour of that beautiful beach overlooking the transparent crystal sea water sparkling in the fused and blue color, you will find that it carries in its heart great historical events mixed with majestic suspense. It’s Rommel Beach.
A cave was carved by nature’s hands inside the rocks in the form of an arc that takes you to the events of World War II. You go through where Rommel hid and made war plans during World War II.
Around you is a rare collection of military weapons used during the Second World War. And also a map of military sites, in addition to the belongings of the German commander Rommel. The museum includes Rommel’s helmet, special clothes, his coat, and binoculars, as well as many war tools. You will feel as if you are one of Rommel’s army hiding and living with the relics of this cave that has been turned into a museum.
Rommel Beach is characterized by its soft white sand and its multi-deep and clear waters, which range in color from white, turquoise, and dark blue. That is how Marsa Matruh is where you find magical nature surrounds majestic historical events.
A plateau high above sea level surrounds the turquoise sea, which changes to blue colors as long as we go to its depth. This plateau takes shape resembling a horseshoe: a breathtaking view. Near this magical landscape, which resembles a part of heaven, you will find a history that appears from afar. So, you will come close and find yourself surrounded by ancient historical designs of the Greek and Roman tombs dating back to more than 2000 years ago. It is the Agiba Beach.
The views of Marsa Matruh beaches have not ended yet. And also the historical events that passed on this land, leaving immortal monuments that also did not end. At every step, you will find a world of imagination in charming nature, and a historical spot appears in its heart that takes you to where great events took place. Then, how to spend your time in Marsa Matruh!
Amazement time you will spend on these beaches with the magical views of the sunrise. You will see how the sun spread its golden rays to illuminate this spectacular nature. To find the sea sparkles like diamonds till the sunset. At this time, the orange-red rays cover this nature. Then, you will find the moon spread its stars that appear obviously in the clear sky above you. Lay on this magical nature and relax your body in this clear crystal water.
You can also enjoy beach activities like riding motorboats, jet skis, rowboats, and paddleboats. You can relish viewing colorful fish swimming in clear water without the need to dive. There are many boats that provide cruises to see these fish and enjoy a tour around some beaches, such as the Love beach in Marsa Matruh, El Gharam Beach.
There are many markets also at Marsa Matruh to go shopping, like Alexandria Street, and the Libya Market. These markets feature with selling different products imported from Libya and other African North Coast countries at affordable costs.