North Coast (Sahel)
About 3 hr 30 min by car from Cairo
The Mediterranean summer strip of beach compounds, clubs and turquoise water.
Why locals go
The summer social scene every Cairene talks about.
Visiting Cairo?
At 3 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Cairo for your flight home.
What to book
- Beach day in Marassi or Hacienda
- Beach clubs
- El Alamein war memorials
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
See hotels in North Coast (Sahel)Date ideas
For two
- Chalet with a sea view
- Sunset dinner on the beach
With friends
- Beach club weekend
- Group villa rental
When to go
June to September.