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Marsa Matrouh:
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It is located 300km west of Alexandria and 525km north of Cairo. Marsa Matrouh encompasses
the best beaches in North Egypt. The beaches are unspoiled and the sea water is
calm given the natural wave-breaker formed by the rocks. Places to visit in Marsa
Matrouh:
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Rommel's Museum: originally it was the cave where Erwin Rommel or "the desert
fox" used as headquarter during his North African wars. This
cave is now a museum displaying several possessions of the German
commander.
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Cleopatra's Bath: Apparently this is the place where Queen Cleopatra used
to bathe. It is formed of a carved chamber with an opening through which the seawaters pour in.
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Ageeba Beach: It is well known with its enchanting sceneries and naturally
formed caves.
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North Coast:
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Stretching for about 400km along the Mediterranean Sea lays the North Coast. It
includes many resorts that are considered Egypt's high society summer resort. The
place however is still undergoing many developmental projects to improve the area
and allow it to expand even more. Several hotels are starting to open too in the
area. The North Coast is famous for its white sandy beaches and turquoise colored
water. The North Coast was also the site were the Alamein battle took place during
WWII and thousands of soldiers died. In the Alamein area you can visit:
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War Museum: The museum displays illustrations of the complete story of WWII
in North Africa. The museum is divided into main halls; each
hall is dedicated to one of the main countries that were involved in the war.
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British, German and Italian cemeteries: These are memorials built for the
soldiers who died in the WWII Alamein battles.
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