The Ultimate Desert Sprint

Ride Overview

Route: Cairo → Alexandria Desert Road → Alexandria
Distance: ~220 km (one way) | Duration: 2.5-3 hours non-stop
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate (long straightaways + occasional crosswinds)
Best Time: October-April (avoid summer coastal fog & scorching heat)
Avg Temp: 20-28°C (winter) | 30-38°C (summer)

Route Highlights

Cairo to Checkpoint 99 (120km)

• Terrain: Laser-straight desert highway

• Thrill: 160+ km/h cruising (where conditions allow)

• Landmark: Mile Marker 99 (Instagram-worthy desert stop)

Checkpoint 99 to Alexandria (100km)

• Reward: First glimpse of Mediterranean turquoise

• Must-Stop: Borg El Arab Dunes (final desert photo op)

Top Things to Do in Alexandria

• Bibliotheca Alexandrina (21st-century rebirth of the ancient Library)

• Qaitbay Citadel Sunset (15th-century fortress on Pharos Island)

• Corniche Cruise (23km seawall with local street food)

• Komat El Dekka Catacombs (Roman-era subterranean tombs)

Top-Rated Hotels

Luxury: Four Seasons San Stefano (private yacht marina)
Boutique: Paradise Inn Windsor Palace (1906 royal charm)
Biker-Friendly: Helnan Palestine (beachfront parking)

Top-Rated Eateries

Balbaa Village (Alexandria's legendary garlic shrimp)
Santa Lucia (1950s Italian seafood institution)
El Qobour Fish Market (choose your catch, grilled dockside)

Why This Route?

Speed Demon's Dream: Egypt's straightest, fastest highway
Sea-to-Desert Contrast: From Mediterranean blue to Western Desert gold
Historic Finish: Park your bike where Cleopatra once ruled

"Two Hours From Dust to Delta – The Pharaoh’s Highway Awaits."

(Pro Tip: Time arrival for 3PM – check into your hotel, then hit the Corniche for sunset.)

225 KM

3 hr

Duration

One way

Historical Context

• 331 BC: Founded by Alexander the Great as Egypt's window to Europe

• Ancient Glory: Home to the Pharos Lighthouse (7th Wonder of the Ancient World)

• Modern Heyday: 1920s-40s cosmopolitan playground for writers like Lawrence Durrell

"Where Endless Tarmac Meets Mediterranean Magic"