Marsa
Matrouh
is a seaport and the capital of
Matrouh Governorate
in the north-west of
Egypt
. It locates about 290km to the south of
Alexandria
City and can be easily reached by plane through Matouh International Airport or Burg El Arab Airport in Alexandria . Its name in the Ptolemaic Period was Paraitonion and in the Roman times was Paraetonium . As a city blessed with all aspects of modernity , Matrouh has a wide range of commercial centers , diving schools , summer clubs and incredible tourist attractions .
Shopping is one of the preferable activities for tourists in Marsa Matrouh . It is regarded as a trade center for the nomads of the
Western Desert
where they can sell their handmade works , poultry and cattles . There is a large number of bazaars displaying souvenirs and items from Egypt and Libya alike at good prices and high quality .
Marsa Matrouh is distinguished by its white sand beaches and magnificent unspoilt scenery that attracts visitors whether Locals or foreigner especially in summer . In addition to beaches and natural beauty , Matrouh encloses a number of monumental places that date back to the Roman and Greek periods and some museums including Romel Museum .
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On Matruh lands , one can enjoy visiting natural protectorates like Ameed Natural Protectorate that encloses a marvelous collection of animals like deer and reptiles and other rare species of animals and birds . 
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