Things to do in Al Arish
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Zerenike Protectorate
Stretched along the Mediterranean coast from the eastern edge of Lake Bardawil until about 25km east of Al-Arish is this 220-sq-km protectorate, a haven for migrating birds and a good destination for nature lovers. There are more than 250 avian species here and for most of the year it’s possible to spot flamingos. The entrance to the protectorate, which was established by the Egyptian National Parks Office in 1985, is about 35km east of Al-Arish.
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Bedouin Market
Much livelier is the Bedouin market, held at the southern edge of town near the main market – note that it’s signposted in Arabic and in English as the Souq al-Hamis. It’s fascinating to watch as Bedouin come in from the desert in pick-up trucks or occasionally on camels, with the veiled women trading silver, beadwork and embroidered dresses, while the men sell camel saddles.
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Sinai Heritage Museum
The small Sinai Heritage Museum, on the outskirts of Al-Arish along the coastal road to Rafah, was established in order to inform visitors to the peninsula about traditional nomadic life in Sinai. Displays include Bedouin tools, handicrafts, clothing and traditional medicines, with the odd English explanation.
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Aziz Restaurant
With an inviting Bedouin-style inner room, this excellent and affordable restaurant offers filling meals of fuul and ta’amiyya, as well as grilled chicken, kofta, rice and spaghetti – with advance notice the owner can prepare multicourse meals for you featuring local specialities.
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El-Arish Resort Restaurant
One of the choicest eateries in town, the restaurant at the El-Arish Resort serves an appealing range of Continental-inspired dishes amid a sophisticated but relaxed setting.
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