Ras El Hekma

Ras El Hekma Egypt is a coastal area in North Coast, in the eastern part of Marsa Matrouh Governorate. 

White sand and turquoise water are what most people know it for. Its story as a summer escape began in the early 1940s, when King Farouk chose it for his summer home.

In February 2024, the Egyptian and Emirati governments signed a $35 billion development deal for the Ras El Hikma area.

Ras El Hekma Location

Ras El Hikmah stretches from Kilometer 178 to Kilometer 220 on the International Coastal Road, also known as the Alexandria - Marsa Matrouh Road. Its spot on the Mediterranean keeps several key North Coast destinations within a short drive:

• Marsa Matrouh: around 63 km away, or about 48 minutes by car. It is the closest city on this list

• El Dabaa: roughly 50 km, a drive of about 50 minutes along the coast

• Sidi Abdel Rahman: reachable in around 60 minutes

• El Alamein: about 122 km, close to 80 minutes on the road

• Alexandria: a longer trip of around 160 minutes, still manageable for a weekend

Roads Around Ras Al Hekma

Four main routes connect Ras Al Hekma to the rest of Egypt:

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

Planning a visit to a specific resort? Nawy's Sahel Map shows the exact location of every North Coast compound and lets you calculate the distance between any two of them.

Ras El-Hekma Land Area

Ras El Hekma’s land area is divided as follows: 

• Total area: about 40,600 acres, equal to roughly 170 million square meters

• Coastline: a 4 km stretch of soft white sand

• Governorate: Marsa Matrouh

This shoreline is shared by private beaches belonging to the area's resorts. Its sandy beach is often counted among the most beautiful in the world, which explains why so many developers chose to build here.

The area has also changed a great deal since King Farouk's time. Over the decades, the Egyptian government developed it on every front, turning it into a favorite for investors from inside and outside Egypt.

Ras Al Hekma Properties

The largest real estate developers in Egypt and the Middle East have competed to build their projects in Ras El Hekma North Coast, so the range of units is wide. The main unit types are:

• Chalets for sale in Ras El Hekma 
• Townhouses 
• Villas for sale in Ras El Hekma 
• Apartments 
• Twinhouses for sale in Ras El Hekma 
• Penthouses 
• Duplexes for sale in Ras El Hekma 
• Cabins 
• Studios for sale in Ras El Hekma
• Lofts 

Ras El Hekma Projects 

Here are the top projects in Ras El Hekma Egypt, built by some of the country's leading developers. Ras El Hekma compounds differ in size, design, and amenities: 

• Mountain View Ras El Hekma 
• Playa by G Developments
• Hacienda West by Palm Hills Developments
• Gaia by Al Ahly Sabbour
• El Masyaf by M Squared
• The Med by People and Places
• Cali Coast by Maven Developments
• Ras El Hekma Egypt Project by Modon UAE
• Salt by Tatweer Misr
• Fouka Bay by Tatweer Misr
• Youd by Al Ahly Sabbour
• Solare by Misr Italia
• Ogami by SODIC
• June by SODIC
• Katameya Coast by Starlight Developments

The top resorts are covered in more detail below.

Mountain View

• By land area, Mountain View Ras El Hekma is one of the largest resorts in North Coast

• Location: Km 200, Alexandria - Marsa Matrouh Road

• Land area: 500 acres 

• Design: Greek-style architecture

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

• Amenities: beaches, swimmable lagoons, swimming pools, water sports, commercial centers, restaurants, cafés, and gyms

• Guests who are not buying yet can stay at the Mountain View Beach Hotel, inside the resort

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Hacienda West

• Palm Hills designed Hacienda West as an all-inclusive summer destination for both vacationers and residents

• Location: Km 208, Alexandria-Marsa Matrouh Road

• Land area: 137 acres

• Units: apartments, chalets, cabins, penthouses, and villas

• Amenities: a branded hotel, community hub, clubhouse, private lagoons, beach lounge, gym, sports area, kids' area, restaurants, and a commercial area

• Palm Hills also developed Hacienda Waters nearby, a 121-acre resort with a 400-meter beachfront

El Masyaf

• M Squared built El Masyaf as an upscale beach resort, centered on its private beaches and lagoons

• Land area: over 103 acres

• Location: Km 212 of International Coastal Road 

• Units: chalets, cabins, duplexes, penthouses, apartments, standalone villas, twin villas, townhouses

• Amenities: swimmable lagoons, private beaches, swimming pools, green spaces, landscaping, and several dining options

• Swimmable lagoons and pools sit close to the dining spots, so a full beach day rarely means leaving El Masyaf

Cali Coast

• Maven Developments planned Cali Coast around water and greenery

• Land area: 245 acres

• Location: kilometer 193 of the Alexandria/Marsa Matrouh Desert Road

• Units: standalone villas, twin houses, townhouses, penthouses, duplexes, and chalets

• Beachfront: 600 meters, plus a 30-acre beach area

• Layout: spread over 8 elevation levels

• Water features: 150,000 square meters of water bodies and aqua parks

• Green space: 87% of the land goes to greenery, landscaping, and water

• Salt and Jefaira are its close neighbors along the coast

Salt Ras El Hekma

• Tatweer Misr's Salt resort mixes green space with a long beachfront

• Location: Km 185, close to Cali Coast and Jefaira

• Land area: about 294 acres

• Beachfront: 830 meters

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

• Amenities: swimming pools, lagoons, pocket parks, a clubhouse, a commercial area, healthcare services, a kids' area, restaurants, and cafés

• One of its best-known phases is Marina Salt North Coast

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Ras El Hekma Facilities

The Ras El Hikma urban development plan covers more than beach resorts. Most projects combine comfort and entertainment in one place. Facilities in and around the area include:

• Healthcare: hospitals, medical centers, and health centers inside several resorts

• Education: educational institutes within the development plan

• Marina: a large marina on the coast

• Business: free economic zones

• Shopping: commercial areas and retail strips in most resorts

• Sports: sports clubs, gyms, and football courts

• Daily services: security, maintenance, and utilities

• Things to do: book a fine-dining table at one of the restaurants in Mountain View Ras El Hekma, go kite surfing off the beach at Fouka Bay, ride the waves on the private beaches of June by SODIC, paddle a kayak across the swimmable lagoons of Gaia

Ras El Hekma Hotels

You can stay inside a resort or book an independent hotel. Top options include:

• Marmarica Boutique Cabanas Luxury Hotel
• Mountain View Beach Hotel
• Caesar Island Hotel
• Coral Hills North Coast Hotel
• Le Gray Beach Hotel

Several resorts run their own hotels as well. Solare has two international boutique hotels, Hacienda West has a branded hotel, and Hyde Park's Seashore includes a 5-star hotel.

Why Buy in Ras El Hekma Egypt?

Few coastal areas in Egypt combine state backing, developer depth, and natural appeal the way Ras El Hekma Egypt does. Here is what makes it worth a serious look:

• Government-led growth: The $35 billion Egyptian–Emirati deal signed in 2024 put the area at the center of national development plans. The state actively encourages individuals and companies to invest here

• Strong infrastructure: Integrated utilities, water, electricity, and careful master planning support stable, year-round living

• Market momentum: The North Coast has seen major development and rising land and unit prices in recent years, and demand in the area remains high. Past growth is a signal, not a guarantee

• Trusted developers: Palm Hills, SODIC, Tatweer Misr, Misr Italia, and Mountain View all have projects here

• Natural setting: Clear water, soft sand, and a mild climate most of the year

• Easy access: Direct links to the International Coastal Road and other main highways

• Unit variety: Chalets, apartments, villas, cabins, and penthouses suit different budgets and family sizes

Backed by a landmark investment deal and a 4 km Mediterranean coastline, Ras El Hekma is fast becoming one of Egypt's most important summer destinations.