Egypt's North Coast: Where to go on the Mediterranean and what's coming next
Ask Sherif Fathy where Egypt's next big holiday destination lies and he points north to the Mediterranean. “It’s what we call ‘sun and fun’,” the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities says with a smile. "That coast has huge investments going on now, and it will be the summer destination of the Mediterranean for the coming decades," Fathy tells The National on the sidelines of World Travel…
Egypt's northern Mediterranean coast is poised to become the country's premier summer destination, according to Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities. The area has seen significant investments and is expected to attract millions of tourists in the coming years. Cairo, as the gateway to the coast, is already a top destination, with the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum drawing four million visitors by August 2025 alone.
The coast west of Alexandria, known as the Sahel, has long been a popular escape for Cairo families during the summer heat. However, it is now being marketed to a wider international audience. Charter flights to El Alamein, for example, have surged by 540% last year and a further 50% this summer.
Luxurious beach clubs, nightlife, and expansive new developments are being built along the coast, particularly around Sidi Abdel Rahman, Marassi, and Ras El Hekma. The UAE, in particular, is expected to benefit from the growth, with many UAE families already frequenting the same hotels every summer.
Aside from the coastal attractions, the region also offers ecotourism opportunities in Siwa Oasis, known for its desert landscapes and cultural sites.
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