Matrouh

Matrouh governorate is located in the Northern West corner of the republic. Its Mediterranean coast is 40 km long; the coast starts from the kilo 41 west Alexandria till El-Saloum West. Its west boundary is surrounded by Libya with borders 400 km long which is extended till South Siwa.
- While from the south there are the New Valley and the Gizza governorates. The total area of the governorate is about 166563 thousands km2 which is about 20 % of Egypt’s total area. And the governorate national day is in August 24th.
- The governorate has 8 headquarters which are: El-Hamam, El-Alameen, El-Dabaa, Matrouh, El-Negilaa, Berany, El-Saloum and Siwa. And from the most popular acitivities in the governorate are: grazing and planting some important crops such as Olive, wheat, watermelon, figs, dates and barleys.
- The important tourism visits in Masraa Matrouh:
Coptic Church: This was established in the beginning of the Coptic age, in addition to some caves having ancient drawings.
Romile hiding: This is rocky caves that Romile used to put his military plans. This hiding became a military museum.
Cleopatra Spa: it is located at the top of the hills. It consists of a rock that lies 50 meters far from the coast, you can get there by a boat, walking or by a car.
El-Abyad Coast: that is located 30 km west Matrouh. It is more beautiful than Marsaa Matrouh coast.
Agibaa Coast: that is located 28 km west Marsaa Matrouh, the coast has many natural caves and beautiful sites.
Raas El-Hikma Coast: it is located 85 km east Matrouh and it is famous by its quiet coast.