Mersa Matrouh is a Jewel of Mediterranean sea blessed with sensational scenery; It lies about 290 km. West of Alexandria and 222 km. east of Sallum. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 km. It lies on a bay on the Mediterranean and is distinguished by its seven km. long beach, which-as all visitors have testified-is one of the most beautiful in the world. Mersa Matrouh well known city between most of the Egyptians and visitors as it is very famous with its beautiful sandy beaches and great weather during the summer time. Ageeba Beach that lies about 28 km west of the city is consider the most beautiful beach in the city distinguished by its numerous natural caves and enchanting scenery. Mersa Matrouh distinguished with many beautiful sandy beachs as Al Obyaed, El Gharam ‘love”, Rommel and Cleopatra Beach. Rommel hideout is one of the famous sites in Mersa Matrouh; It is a cave, hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up plans of his military operations. It has now been turned into a military museum.