Desouk is in Lower Egypt.

Understand

Desouk lies in the Nile Delta about 80 km east of Alexandria. Back in ancient Egypt, Desouk dates back to at least c. 3200 BC and was part of the ancient city of Buto before the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.

Get in

There are many daily trains from Desouk to other cities in Egypt, especially in the north. Taxis and buses are also available. The journey takes about two and a half to three hours from Cairo and less than an hour from Alexandria depending on traffic.

• 1 Desouk railway station (محطة قطارات دسوق). (updated Jul 2024)
• 2 Desouk Bus station for cities (مجمع مواقف دسوق للمدن). (updated Jul 2024)
• 3 Desouk Bus station for villages (Mawqaf Alariyaf) (مجمع مواقف دسوق للقرى (موقف الأرياف)). (updated Jul 2024)

See

The Sidi Ibrahim El Desouki Mosque is a mosque and shrine complex

Desouk's Corniche along the Nile is a popular destination.

• 1 Amr Sidi Ibrahim El Desouki Mosque (مسجد سيدي إبراهيم الدسوقي). One of the largest mosques in Egypt. free. (updated Jul 2024)