| 1978 Egyptian Open | |
|---|---|
| Date | 6–12 March |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Category | Grand Prix |
| Draw | 16S / 8D |
| Prize money | $38,000 |
| Surface | Clay / outdoor |
| Location | Cairo, Egypt |
| Champions | |
| Singles | |
 José Higueras | |
| Doubles | |
 Ismail El Shafei /  Brian Fairlie | |
The 1978 Egyptian Open was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts that was part of the 1978 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix . It was played at Cairo in Egypt and was held from 6 March until 12 March 1978. First-seeded José Higueras won the singles title.
