Outdoors · Our pick in Cairo
Wadi Degla Protectorate
Desert canyon
About Wadi Degla Protectorate
Wadi Degla is a protected desert valley on the eastern edge of Maadi, with limestone cliffs, fossils and trails for walking and cycling. Go early, carry water and avoid the midday heat.
Why it's on our list
- Go early
- Carry water
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wadi Degla Protectorate before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Wadi Degla Protectorate are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Khan el-Khalili18 kmCar or taxi 58 min
- The Citadel18 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)20 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- Cairo International Airport20 kmCar or taxi 64 min
- The Pyramids of Giza25 kmCar or taxi 79 min
- Grand Egyptian Museum27 kmCar or taxi 84 min
- Sphinx International Airport53 kmCar or taxi 154 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station20 kmCar or taxi 64 min