The Allegria Golf Club
The Allegria is Greg Norman's Cairo course, a Signature design opened in 2010 on the western edge of the city in Sixth of October City. The par 72 stretches to about 7,217 yards from the back tees, the modern, muscular counterpoint to the capital's older parkland golf.
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The verdict
The Allegria gives greater Cairo a genuine designer name on the western side of the city, balancing Katameya Heights to the east. Greg Norman's Signature team built it within the Allegria residential community in Sixth of October City, and it opened in 2010 as a bold, contemporary layout that uses scale and shaping rather than mature trees to create its challenge.
From the back tees the par 72 runs to about 7,217 yards, long enough to test a strong player, while the forward markers at around 5,389 yards keep it sociable for the rest of a group. Norman's style shows in the wide, flowing fairways, the bold bunkering and the big greens, and the open desert setting gives long views toward the city and the dunes. For a traveling golfer it is the most convenient quality round on Cairo's western flank, and an easy add on to a visit to the Pyramids of Giza nearby.
The Allegria at a glance
- Opened
- 2010
- Designer
- Greg Norman
- Type
- Desert championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,217 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from GolfPass, the club and the Albrecht Golf Guide. The Allegria is a Greg Norman Signature par 72 measuring about 7,217 yards from the back tees and around 5,389 yards from the front. Green fees vary by season and package, so treat any quoted figure as indicative for 2026 and always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Norman built the course for movement and width. The fairways sweep and roll, the bunkers are large and shaped to catch the eye and the errant drive, and the greens are sizable, so the premium is on controlling distance and finding the right portion of the putting surface rather than simply hitting it straight. It is a layout that gives confident players room to attack and punishes the indecisive.
The desert setting keeps the ground firm, so well struck approaches release toward the flag and there is real value in flighting the ball under the breeze. Several holes use water and waste areas to frame the strategy, asking you to commit to a line off the tee, and the longer par 4s late in the round are where a steady card can come undone.
The result is a modern, championship feeling test that complements the rest of Egyptian golf rather than copying it. Where Katameya leans on lakes and trees, the Allegria leans on scale and shaping, which makes a Cairo two course combination genuinely varied for a visiting group.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Residential golf club that accepts visiting golfers; book through the club or a tour operator, with weekday tee times easiest to secure |
| Green fee | Rates vary by season and whether you are a member's guest; treat any figure as indicative for 2026 and confirm current pricing when you reserve |
| Handicap | No strict handicap barrier for visitor play; standard golf etiquette and attire are expected |
| On the day | Carts are available and useful in the heat; bring sun protection and water, and a collared shirt is expected |
| Getting there | Sixth of October City, on the western edge of greater Cairo, close to the Pyramids of Giza and within reach of Cairo International Airport across the city |
| Best months | The cooler half of the year, roughly October to April, is most comfortable; play early in midsummer to beat the heat |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from the club and leading databases; pricing and policy change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Sixth of October City and the adjacent Sheikh Zayed district hold a run of modern hotels and serviced residences within a short drive of the first tee, convenient if golf is the priority. For sightseeing, a base near Giza puts the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum close at hand, with the Allegria an easy run for a morning round.
For a fuller Egyptian golf week, the Allegria pairs naturally with Katameya Heights on the city's eastern side for a two course Cairo stay, then opens onto the Red Sea resorts, where Madinat Makadi and the Cascades at Soma Bay offer championship golf by the water. A Cairo and Red Sea itinerary blends history, golf and beach in one trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The Allegria Golf Club.
Build an Egypt golf and history trip
We arrange the golf at The Allegria, pair it with Katameya Heights and the Red Sea courses, and book the Cairo and resort lodging around them, with the Pyramids and a Nile leg if you want them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
The Allegria Golf Club questions
Who designed The Allegria Golf Club?
The Allegria is a Greg Norman Signature design, opened in 2010 within the Allegria residential community on the western edge of Cairo.
What is the par and length of The Allegria?
The Allegria is a par 72 measuring about 7,217 yards from the championship tees, dropping to around 5,389 yards from the forward tees.
Where is The Allegria Golf Club?
The course is in Sixth of October City on the western edge of greater Cairo, in the Giza area, within easy reach of the Pyramids and the city center.
Can visitors play The Allegria Golf Club?
Yes. The Allegria is a residential golf club that accepts visiting golfers. Book through the club or a tour operator and confirm the current green fee and tee times directly before you travel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.