Visit Matrouh Governorate
Matrouh Governorate is a coastal governorate located in the northwest corner of Egypt, bordering Libya, Sudan and the Mediterranean Sea. It's known for its beautiful desert landscapes and ancient Roman ruins, such as the Green Mountain oasis and Siwa Oasis. Tourists flock to explore these areas for their natural beauty as well as their rich cultural history.
The city of Alexandria is a popular tourist destination in Matrouh governorate. This port city is home to many historical sites including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Montazah Palace and numerous museums like Greco-Roman Museum and Alexandria National Museum. Visitors can also explore some dessert locations like El Alamein City known for its famous WWII battles or Zaranik Protected Area with its diverse wildlife species.
One interesting historical fact about Matrouh Governorate is that it was once part of Ancient Rome's province of Cyrenaica before being annexed by Egypt in 642 AD after the Muslim conquest of Egypt.
The city of Alexandria is a popular tourist destination in Matrouh governorate. This port city is home to many historical sites including the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Montazah Palace and numerous museums like Greco-Roman Museum and Alexandria National Museum. Visitors can also explore some dessert locations like El Alamein City known for its famous WWII battles or Zaranik Protected Area with its diverse wildlife species.
One interesting historical fact about Matrouh Governorate is that it was once part of Ancient Rome's province of Cyrenaica before being annexed by Egypt in 642 AD after the Muslim conquest of Egypt.
