The Cairo Gate Alexandria Desert Road is a major road in Egypt that connects the cities of Cairo and Alexandria. It is an important transportation link between the two cities and the rest of Egypt, and is the main connecting road between the two largest metropolitan areas in the country. The section of the road between Cairo and Alexandria runs for about 200 km and is known as the "Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road".

The road was built to facilitate trade and military movement, with construction beginning in the mid-1960s and completed in the early 1970s. The road was designed to be all-weather, making it easier for the military and commercial transport to access the densely populated areas along the route. The Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road is considered to be one of the most important roads in Egypt, as it provides access to a number of key urban centers in the country.

The road has been an important factor in the economic growth of both Cairo and Alexandria, as well as other areas along the route. In addition to providing direct access to Cairo and Alexandria, the road also serves as a gateway to some of Egypt's primary tourist destinations, such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and the Valley