North Coast-Sahel

North Coast Egypt, also known as El Sahel, stretches along the Mediterranean coastline between Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh. It's Egypt's favorite summer destination, known for white sandy beaches, elite resorts, vibrant nightlife, and boundless leisure activities. 

Beyond the summer months, this stretch of coast has grown into one of Egypt's most active real estate markets. Dozens of developers are building beach houses, chalets, and villas across its districts. 

Whether you're after a holiday home or a solid investment, North Coast properties combine coastal living with easy access from Cairo and Alexandria.

North Coast Sahel Egypt Location

North Coast is located between the Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh Governorates, right on the Mediterranean Sea. It is west of Alexandria and goes all the way to Salloum, passing through Alamein and Marsa Matrouh. The northern coast of Egypt exact location is:

• About 30 minutes from Alexandria via the International Coastal Road

• Around 2.5 hours from Cairo, though travel time varies depending on your pickup point and destination inside El Sahel, since the coast extends across a large area

• Reachable by plane through Borg El Arab International Airport or Marsa Matrouh International Airport

• Almost 254 km from New Cairo City

• A mere 221-km drive from Downtown Cairo

• Just 196 km from Sheikh Zayed City

Moreover, it should be noted that North Coast Egypt area is known to be divided into what is known as the Old Coast and the New Coast:

• The Old Coast starts from Kilometer 21 and extends to Kilometer 105 at the end of Marina Village

• The New Coast starts from Kilometer 120 on the Alexandria–Marsa Matrouh Road and extends to the end of the Mediterranean coast in Salloum

Main Roads across North Coast

Several main roads run through the area, making El Sahel accessible from many destinations across Egypt, whether you're coming from Cairo, Alexandria, or anywhere else on the Delta side. Roads include:

• International Coastal Road (Alexandria - Marsa Matrouh Road)
• Wadi El Natrun Road
• Dabaa Road
• New Fouka Road

Don’t forget to check out the Nawy Sahel Map to know the exact projects’ location and calculate the distance between them. 

North Coast Egypt Land Area

North Coast runs in one long stretch along the Mediterranean of 1015 km. It is split into distinct sub-areas along the International Coastal Road, each with its own scale, character, top-tier facilities, pristine beaches and set of resorts:

• Ras El Hekma
• Sidi Heneish
• Al Dabaa
• Sidi Abdel Rahman
• Al Alamein
• Ghazala Bay
• Alam Al Roum
• El-Hamam

Below are the details of each district:

North Coast Sahel Districts

As mentioned above, the districts of North Coast Sahel are as follows:

• Ras El Hekma: covers a land area of 170 square kilometers and stretches from km 178 to km 220 on the International Coastal Road between Sidi Heneish and El Dabaa; home to the Ras El Hekma Project by Modon Properties

• Sidi Heneish: stretches from km 221 to km 271; a serene stretch reachable via Dabaa Road, about an hour from El Alamein City; home to Beit Al Bahr by Beit El Bahr Developments

• Al Dabaa: stretches from km 155 to km 177; roughly 1.5 hours from Marsa Matrouh and 3.5 hours from Cairo; home to Perla by Nations of Sky

• Sidi Abdel Rahman: stretches from km 124 to km 144; known for easy access via Wadi El Natrun Road; home to Amwaj North Coast by Al Ahly Sabbour

• Al Alamein: stretches from km 100 to km 123; known for its WWII history, including the El Alamein War Cemetery and the Deutsche Kriegsgraeberstätte; home to Dayz by Mercon Developments

• Ghazala Bay: stretches from km 145 to km 154; about 1.5 hours from Alexandria and a short drive from Sidi Abdel Rahman; home to Zoya by LMD

• Alam El Roum: spans 20.2 sq km (about 4,900 acres), including a 7,200-meter private seafront, lagoons, and its own residential zones; home to Alam El Roum Resort with its 3+ phases 

Sahel Egypt Properties

North Coast Egypt real estate comes in a wide mix of architectural styles, prices, flexible payment options, and sizes. Pricing depends on the project, its location, and unit size:

• Chalets for sale in North Coast 
• Apartments
• Villas for sale in North Coast-Sahel 
• Townhouses 
• Twinhouses for sale in North Coast
• Penthouses 
• Duplexes for sale in North Coast-Sahel 
• Studios 
• Cabins for sale in North Coast
• Lofts

Unit sizes and finishes vary just as much as the districts themselves. So it's worth comparing a few resorts before settling on one, especially if beachfront access or a specific unit type is a priority.

North Coast Projects

North Coast hosts dozens of resorts from Egypt's leading developers, each built with its own mix of units and amenities overlooking the Mediterranean coastline. Some of the Sahel Egypt resorts include:

• Marassi by Emaar Misr
• SouthMed by TMG
• Salt North Coast by Tatweer Misr
• Solare by Misr Italia Properties
• Mountain View North Coast by Mountain View
• Silversands North Coast by Ora Developers
• Almaza Bay by Travco Properties Developments
• Hacienda West by Palm Hills
• Downtown New Alamein by City Edge Developments
• June by SODIC
• Gaia by Al Ahly Sabbour
• Koun North Coast by Mabany Edris
• Seazen North Coast by Al Qamzi
• La Vista Ras El Hekma
• Mazarine New Alamein by City Edge Developments

Below is a closer look at five of the most searched-for North Coast compounds.

Marassi Sidi Abdel Rahman

• Built by Emaar Misr over 6.5 million square meters

• Located on the 126th km of the International Coastal Road, in Sidi Abdel Rahman

• Units: apartments, chalets, duplexes, penthouses, villas, twin villas, and townhouses

• Amenities: an 18-hole golf course, a distinctive commercial hub, an international marina, 9 international hotels, the Marassi Beach Clubhouse, and 6 beaches spread across a 6.5 km beachfront

• With 9 hotels on-site and beaches stretching across the entire beachfront, Marassi Sidi Abdel Rahman functions more like a resort town than a single compound

Salt North Coast Resort

• Salt is one of Tatweer Misr's flagship resorts in Ras El Hekma, built around a string of lagoons

• Developed over 294 acres

• Located on the 185th km of the International Coastal Road

• Units: condos, chalets, twin villas, townhouses, and standalone villas

• Amenities: sparkling lagoons, restaurants and cafes, a marina, shopping venues, and a lively clubhouse

• The lagoon system of Salt Ras El Hekma runs through most of the resort, so many units have direct water views.

Mountain View Ras El Hekma

• Extends over 121 acres

• Located on the 200th km of the International Coastal Road

• Units: villas, twin houses, townhouses, chalets, and apartments

• Amenities: a private ladies' beach, a beach hotel, a sophisticated clubhouse, a supermarket, a kids' area, fine dining restaurants, shopping venues, and its own Emarat Misr fuel station

• The dedicated ladies' beach and on-site supermarket make Mountain View Ras El Hekma a practical pick for families who plan to spend most of the summer on-site rather than driving out for essentials.

Almaza Bay

• Almaza Bay, developed by Travco Properties Developments, is one of Sidi Heneish's best-known resorts.

• Reachable via Dabaa Road, about an hour from El Alamein City

• Home to Almaza Bay Aqua Park and the Sun 'N Fun water sports hub, popular for windsurfing and kayaking

• A dining destination too, with restaurants such as Pier 88 right on the resort

• Its mix of water sports, dining, and an aqua park makes Almaza Bay one of the more activity-focused resorts in Sidi Heneish, popular with families and groups alike.

Downtown New Alamein

• Downtown New Alamein is City Edge Developments' commercial and residential hub in the heart of El Alamein.

• Developed over 31 acres

• Located on the 108th km of the International Coastal Road

• Units: apartments, penthouses, chalets, and cabins

• Amenities: a commercial plaza, outdoor swimming pools, pharmacies, supermarkets, and health & wellness clubs

• Its commercial plaza and everyday services make Downtown New Alamein a practical choice for buyers who want a project that works year-round, not only in summer.

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North Coast Facilities

North Coast is built to keep both vacationers and homeowners covered without a long drive, across a wide range of recreational, retail, and everyday services spread throughout its resorts:

• Medical facilities: found in Sidi Abdel Rahman Medical Center, Marina Medical Center, El Dabaa Hospital, El Alamein Specialized Hospital, and Hacienda Clinic, alongside clinics inside resorts, plus pharmacies within mixed-use projects like Downtown New Alamein

• Retail and supermarkets: available inside resorts including Downtown New Alamein, Koun North Coast, and Mountain View North Coast

• Banks and community services: part of the amenity mix at many resorts 

• Aqua parks: such as Aqua Park in Porto Marina, Marassi Water World, Splash AquaPark El Alamein, and Almaza Bay Aqua Park

• Beaches: Blue Beach in Marina El Alamein, La Femme Beach in Marina 5, Golden Beach, Pirates Beach Club, Virginia Beach, M Beach Club, Marina White Beach, Crystal Beach Alamein, Agiba Beach, and Safi Beach in Marassi

• Integrated Infrastructure: A cornerstone of the North Coast's prominent status is its fully integrated infrastructure, featuring comprehensive water and drainage networks alongside a modern road system.

• Entertainment venues: such as Sun ‘N Fun (in Almaza Bay), Nile Kayak Club (in Fouka Bay), O Cinema, Porto Marina Cinema, and Zahran City Park Cinema.

Malls in North Coast Egypt

For shopping trips, some of the top malls across North Coast include:

• Stella Walk in Sidi Abdel Rahman
• Rivette Mall
• North Gate Mall in New Alamein City
• Al Masa Mall
• MPorium Marassi
• Palm Hills New Alamein Mall
• Dunes North Coast Mall

North Coast Hotels

If you need accommodation for a visit, the coast is home to a range of world-class hotels, including:

• TOLIP North Coast Hotel & Resort
• Al Alamein Hotel
• Jaz Crystal Almaza Bay
• The G Hotel Seashell
• Rhactus Hotel New Alamein
• Address Beach Resort in Marassi
• Rixos Premium Alamein
• Porto Marina Resort & Spa Alamein
• Casa Cook North Coast in Hacienda White
• Golf Porto Marina (pet-friendly) 

Why Invest in Sahel North Coast Egypt?

North Coast is more than a summer address; it's one of Egypt's most active coastal real estate markets, and one of the country's most rewarding investment options. Here's why buying here makes sense:

• A wide developer pool: the area is home to resorts from many of Egypt's most reputable real estate tycoons, giving buyers a genuinely broad range of options and price points to choose from

• A luxury property range for every budget: from cabins and chalets to standalone villas, twin houses, and townhouses, properties across the coast suit different needs, family sizes, and budgets

• Resort-grade amenities: each project comes with its own set of pools, clubhouses, and dining options, so everything needed for a splendid vacation is within reach without leaving the resort

• Prime beachfront locations: world-class developments such as the Ras El Hekma Modon Project sit on some of the most sought-after stretches of the Mediterranean coastline

• Easy accessibility: with the International Coastal Road running the length of the coast, resorts stay within easy reach of both Alexandria and Cairo, keeping travel time manageable for weekend owners

• Year-round appeal: while summer draws the biggest crowds, the coastal lifestyle, dining scene, and expanding infrastructure make ownership worthwhile beyond the peak season

All in all, with its pristine beaches, upscale resorts, and high-end facilities, North Coast Egypt is a premium gateway for living, investment, and an unforgettable summertime.