InterNations – Connecting Americans living in Egypt

Are you looking for fellow Americans in Egypt? Do you need advice and tips from your American countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other American expats to discover attractions like theu0020fertileu0020andu0020verdantu0020Nileu0020Valley together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Egypt or still residing at home in the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Egypt provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of American expats in Egypt, hailing from all across Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America - from Losu0020Angeles, over Newu0020Yorku0020City to Washingtonu0020D.C..

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Paul Zimmerer

Paul Zimmerer

Before I moved to Cairo I contacted some local members on InterNations. They gave me some great assistance.

Barbara Sciera

Barbara Sciera

Cairo is a bustling metropolis. Through InterNations I met some other expat women. Now we meet on a weekly basis.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Americans at our events in Egypt

Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

READ BELOW BEFORE RESERVING - Egyptian Dinner in Old Cairo
Lets go to Mamai Restaurant in Old Cairo for a speical Egyptian dinner evening in an Old renovated Palace with the following entertainment (Egyptian Singer, Tanoura show, Oriental Takht, Molaweya and Upper Egypt shows) Starts : 7PM Min Charge :500LE Attendance Reservation Fees: 150LE Arabic deta
Lets go to Mamai Restaurant in Old Cairo for a speical Egyptian dinner evening in an Old renovated Palace with the following entertainment (Egyptian Singer, Tanoura show, Oriental Takht, Molaweya and Upper Egypt shows) Starts : 7PM Min Charge :500LE Attendance Reservation Fees: 150LE Arabic deta
Huge Garage Sale
Huge Garage Sale
Time to browse and perhaps grab items of clothes , and accessories .. Second hand and genuine gems if you want. Entry is free. It's over 2 days next weekend.
Time to browse and perhaps grab items of clothes , and accessories .. Second hand and genuine gems if you want. Entry is free. It's over 2 days next weekend.
Asian Themed Festival
Asian Themed Festival
Returning back with a new edition of this festival ( a disclaimer I have never been there before so it's up to you to rate it) The organizers Thai Select are promising food and products for tasting and selling with accessories music and decoration that reflects the culture.. Remember to bring cash
Returning back with a new edition of this festival ( a disclaimer I have never been there before so it's up to you to rate it) The organizers Thai Select are promising food and products for tasting and selling with accessories music and decoration that reflects the culture.. Remember to bring cash
Coffee ☕️ & Chat
Coffee ☕️ & Chat
"Hey there, 😊 I've been thinking, it'd be awesome to catch up over a cup of coffee and just chat about life, books, or whatever's been on your mind lately. How about we meet on February 15, 2026? No agenda, no rush, just good vibes and good coffee. We can pick a comfy spot, grab our drinks, and jus
"Hey there, 😊 I've been thinking, it'd be awesome to catch up over a cup of coffee and just chat about life, books, or whatever's been on your mind lately. How about we meet on February 15, 2026? No agenda, no rush, just good vibes and good coffee. We can pick a comfy spot, grab our drinks, and jus

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Cairo Community Group
Cairo Community Group
Alexandria Community Group
Alexandria Community Group

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Receive Information and Tips about Egypt from American Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Egypt is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your American compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Egyptian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Americans in Egypt, living in Cairo, Hurghada, Alexandria and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAmericans in Cairo orAmericans in Alexandria.

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America in Egypt.
  • Receive and share advice in our Egypt Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for stuffedu0020turkey in Cairo...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Egypt to find institutions like the nearest American embassy and many others.

From theu0020fertileu0020andu0020verdantu0020Nileu0020Valley to theu0020u0022redu0020landu0022u0020ofu0020theu0020vastu0020desert, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly American expats in Egypt.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Americans in Egypt

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Egypt. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Egyptian kushari, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Cairo's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit theu0020pyramidsu0020atu0020Gizeh, popularu0020resortsu0020nearu0020theu0020Redu0020Sea, and other impressive landmarks across Egypt.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from the Unitedu0020Statesu0020ofu0020America and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our Americans living in Egypt!

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