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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 Kubrásunset 05:05 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateE£55.42per 1 $EGP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Worth a day trip

Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about Regional tensions (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • terrorism
  • crime
  • health risks
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Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens.

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

Getting here

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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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