The notebook of El Quseir
Stroll the shoreline without hurrying.
El Quseir connects fortresses, houses of an old shopping port and archaeological area of Myos Hormos. The heritage of the city and the reefs are discovered by separate accesses and practices.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 3 days
Winter · Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
Heritage · City · Coast
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
El Quseir
El Quseir connects fortresses, houses of an old shopping port and archaeological area of Myos Hormos. The heritage of the city and the reefs are discovered by separate accesses and practices.
Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- El Quseir Fortress
- Al-Farran Mosque
- Myos Hormos — Quseir el-Qadim
Before you choose
- Check access, bookings and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Fortress
El Quseir Fortress
The fortress of El Quseir belongs to the defensive heritage of the Red Sea port. Restored spaces and possible exhibitions are verified by the site.
Mosque
Al-Farran Mosque
Al-Farran belongs to the religious heritage of the old town of El Quseir. Accesses, religious services and photography instructions must be respected.
Archaeological site
Myos Hormos — Quseir el-Qadim
Quseir el-Qadim corresponds to the area of the former port of Myos Hormos. Not all remains and reexcavation areas are open; respect the reported limits.
Practical tips
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