The Wadi Digla is or could be a very nice place.There are some disadvantages: First I do not understand why this protectorat can be visited by car. On weekends there are too many cars in the wadi. The wadi is littered with plasticbags, plastic and glasbottles, broken bottles and other garbage. Any car, passing the gate should pay additional LE... More

I used to go to W.D. for mountain biking on it's beautiful adventurous terrain. also i have stayed there for a night camping and having a BBQ. The industrial zone is just near to the entrance but as soon as you enter the protectorate, you will get excited trying to reach the end of the valley which is around 14... More

This is about the only place to escape the pollution of Cairo and have choices to hike, run or mountain bike - join one of the many clubs to meet like-minded people.

Now many building are being instructed inthe surroundings and many clubs , the area is changing very much

We moved to Maadi from Chicago a few months ago. We found Wadi Digla to be a fabulous advantage where you could take your dog for an off leash walk(which is impossible in any other place in Cairo), even though there were some stray wild dogs, they only bark, and if you fake the move as if you are bending... More

20 minutes from Maadi (Cairo traffic allowing) this proved to be a welcome break from the hustle and bussle. If you want to experience the dessert without having to drive miles out of Cairo this could be the ideal place for you. The site is well sign posted but in true Egyptian style don't think this means that the approach... More