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Al Maḩallah al Kubrá: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

El Mahalla El Kubra – commonly shortened to El Maḥalla – is the largest city of the Gharbia Governorate and in the Nile Delta, with a population of 550,000 as of 2024.

El Mahalla El Kubra · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityAl Maḩallah al Kubrá+30°CClear · sunset 06:57 PMupdated 05:44 PM
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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about entry requirements and regional tensions ('Warnings and insurance' and 'Entry requirements' pages).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Updated to reflect a change in Travel Advisory level. Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism, crime, and health. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Northern and Middle Sinai Peninsula due to terrorism . The Western Desert due to risk to safety and security unless traveling with a professionally licensed tour company.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Cairo International Airport CAI98 km away — the nearest airport
Sphinx International Airport SPX99 km from the centre
Port Said International Airport PSD108 km from the centre

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