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Marsa Matrough
Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:07 am
by New Gal
Anyone visited Marsa Matrough?
Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:32 pm
by Goddess
Me!
The town is a bit like Hurghada used to be 10 years ago - but everywhere is spotlessly clean and the taxis are some of the nicest in Egypt for some odd reason. The sea is an amazing colour out that way - truly stunning - you could almost imagine you were in the caribbean with stunning white sand and crystal clear stunning coloured water.
In summer it's full of Egyptians on their hols and can be a bit daunting then - but go a bit out of season (not too much though as it can get a bit chilly) and go to an out of town beach, like Agiba, and you'll be amazed. Miles and miles of white sand and not a soul on them.
It hasn't seen many foreign tourists in the last ten years - but this is all due to change as it's started to be marketed by a few UK tour companies as an up and coming destination with big out of town hotels.
On my to visit list
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:58 am
by Claire
I know people (Egyptians) who have been and I've seen some amazing photos. It looks really beautiful. I really want to go there. Next time! You coming with me NG?
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 2:06 pm
by Undutchable
Yes I also heard from Egyptians I know that it is supposed to be very nice there..... Have it on my wishlist for places to see in Egypt...
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:00 am
by Christine
Interesting velly interseting!!!!!!!
how far from Lux ??
Miles away!
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:02 pm
by Claire
Opposite direction I think so quite far from Luxor Christine. It's on the North Sea Coast along from Alexandria I think. It's usually spelt Marsa Matroh or Matruh or even Matrouh! LOL Google it and you should find some beautiful photos!
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:49 pm
by Goddess
Yep Claire is right - it's about halfway between Alex and Libya on the North Coast. Takes about 3 and half hours from Alex.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mersa_Matruh
(Personally I like the Mersa Matrouh spelling - think it says it better!)
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:02 pm
by Christine
Thankyou ladies i shall take a peak
