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El-Arish
 Shady
Palm-lined beaches, Mediterranean waves and the
glowing colors of Bedouin crafts mark this
northern sea resort town. The Sinai Museum
in town offers a fascinating insight into Bedouin
life, with displays of handicrafts, utensils and
clothing. The town also hosts a Bedouin market
every Thursday morning.
The capital of North Sinai, El Arish is situated
on the Mediterranean coast, 214 miles East of
Cairo. It is noted for its beautiful palm-shaded
beaches. The coast here is also a paradise for
windsurfers.
Here, you will find good restaurants, hotels and
several resort complexes. There is a Pharaonic
fortress at El-Arish that was rebuilt by the
Ottomans in 1560, Restored by Boneparte's troops
in 1799, and destroyed by British bombers during
World War I. In addition you will have a rare find
in the permanent exhibition of the arts and
traditions of the Bedouins near the zoological
gardens on the edge of town.
Rafah
 Twenty-seven
miles from El-Arish is the border town of Rafah.
Notable is the changing geography, where rainfall
begins to be remarkably heavier, and so vegetation
begins to be far lusher. There are several Bedouin
markets about, and apparently local leaders are
attempting to introduce the area to tourism. The
town marks the Egyptian border with the Gazza
Strip.
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