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El Arish is the largest desert city on the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula and is considered the capital of the Northern Sinai governorate region. The city has a warm climate which lies on the Mediterranean coast and is located northeast of Cairo, near Bardawil Lake.

You can see the traces of deep-rooted civilizations such as Egyptians, Romans and Ottomans and in the past, one of the most important caravan routes of El Arish. It also has a tourist value with its 10 kilometers of long white sand beaches. The beach road which is surrounded by many luxury resorts, restaurants and cafes is called "palm trees beach". While the city is rich in flavor with seafood prepared with local spices and authentic fruit salads, night entertainment is not organised due to its conservative structure.

The Bedouin Bazaar which is set up on Thursdays in the city, brings together immigrants from all over the peninsula. It exhibits an amazing atmosphere where traditional handicrafts are exhibited. You can find many authentic items such as carpets and hand-made products in this market. The only museum that reflects the Bedouin culture in Sinai is located in the city of El Arish in Egypt. The place where you will breathe the past of the city the most is the Fortress of El Arish and is the only surviving monument in the region. It dates back to the Mamluks and is also important as the place where Ottoman-French agreements were signed in the 19th century. You can see the traces of Egypt's deep history dating back to the Pharaoh period in the ancient city of Pelusium where an excavation has just been completed. If you go 30 kilometers west of El Arish, to the cradle of civilizations, you can admire Zaranik National Reserve Park and the nature of Bardawil Lake where all birds from around the world migrate and you can observe 244 bird species there. 

El Arish International Airport is home to Palestinian airlines and serves regions such as Amman, Cairo, Jeddah. It especially comes alive during the pilgrimage periods. You can travel the city by bus, taxi type vehicles or you can also rent a car and reach the remote areas.