Laughing Pharaohs: 75 Hilarious Jokes About Egypt That Will Make You Sphinx Twice!

Looking for a good chuckle? Obsessed with everything Egypt, from the iconic pyramids to the legendary Cleopatra? I’ve crafted 75 knee-slappingly funny jokes about Egypt that will make you stop dead in your tracks – twice over!

Whether you’re munching on lunch at work or winding down before bed, prepare to laugh yourself silly while getting schooled. This read is tailor-made for those who dig all things ancient-Egyptian and crave some comic relief. So come on – let’s dive right into these rib-tickling Pharaohs!

List of Jokes About Egypt

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1. Why did the mummy go to the party? Because it heard there would be “wrap” music!
2. What did the Egyptian pharaoh say when he saw the pyramid for the first time? “It’s a monument-al structure!”
3. Why did the archaeologist go to Egypt with a broom? Because he wanted to “sweep” through history!
4. How do Egyptian mummies call their friends? On the “sarcophagus”!
5. What did the Egyptian pharaoh say when he was happy? “I’m in de-Nile!”
6. Why did the Egyptian cat join the band? Because it had the “purr-fect” rhythm!
7. What did the mummy say when he couldn’t find his tomb? “I’m lost in de-Nile!”
8. What’s an Egyptian’s favorite type of dance music? “Mummy techno!”
9. How do mummies hide their money? In a “sarcophabank”!
10. Why did the Egyptian pharaoh visit the dentist? Because he had “tooth-ankhamun”!
11. Why did the Egyptian pharaoh become a DJ? Because he wanted to “unleash the beats of the Nile”!
12. What do you call an Egyptian superhero? Pharaoh-ro!
13. Why did the Egyptian pharaoh build so many pyramids? Because he didn’t want to “tomb it down”!
14. What did the mummy say to the detective? “Let’s wrap this case up!”
15. Why did the Egyptian pharaoh go broke? Because he kept “splurging in de-Nile”!
16. How do you invite an Egyptian to a party? “Nile be my guest!”
17. How do Egyptians stay cool in the desert? They use “Pharaoh-nel” fans!
18. How do Egyptians communicate underwater? They use “hieroglyphish”!
19. Why did the mummy go to the movies alone? Because it didn’t have any “body” to go with!
20. How did the Egyptian pharaoh feel after a long day? “Sphinx-hausted!”

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21. What do you call an Egyptian snake that tells jokes? A “hissterical” cobra!
22. Why did the Egyptian pharaoh become a rapper? Because he had the “pharaoh-flow”!
23. How do you catch a thief in ancient Egypt? Set a “pyramid”!
24. What did the Egyptian pharaoh say when he saw his ex? “You’re ancient history!”
25. What do you call an Egyptian who tells jokes in the desert? A “sand-up” comedian!
26. Why did the mummy start a band? Because it had a “wrap-turous” voice!
27. How do Egyptians order food at a restaurant? “Can I pyramid your menu, please?”
28. How did the Egyptian pharaoh win the marathon? He “sphinx-ished” first!
29. What do you call a mummy who wins an award? A “tomb-stone”!
30. Why did the mummy go on a diet? Because it wanted to lose some “tummy-wraps”!
31. What did the Egyptian pharaoh say when he won the lottery? “I’m “pharaoh-tunate”!”
32. Why did the mummy become a detective? Because it wanted to “unravel” mysteries!
33. How do Egyptians stay fit? They do “pyrami-dance”!
34. Why did the Egyptian pharaoh join a gym? Because he wanted to get a “pharaoh-bod”!
35. Why did the mummy go to school? Because it wanted to learn some “ancient wisdom”!
36. How do Egyptians make their beds? They use “mummy” sheets!
37. How do Egyptian pharaohs relax? They take a “Nile”-ation!
38. Why did the mummy become a magician? Because it wanted to “wrap” audiences in awe!
39. What do you call an Egyptian fisherman? A “Nile-catcher”!
40. How do you recognize an Egyptian ghost? It says, “Boo-tan-khamun!”

jokes about egypt

41. In Egypt, even the GPS needs directions from a camel.
42. Archaeologists go to Egypt for the history—and stay for the sand in their shoes.
43. The Sphinx doesn’t have a nose, but it still smells better than a camel.
44. The only place you can get a real “wrap” for lunch and dinner.
45. Egyptian WiFi password? Good luck decoding the hieroglyphics.
46. I asked an Egyptian for directions. They gave me a map and a lifetime supply of sunscreen.
47. Egyptian elevators: Still faster than climbing the pyramids.
48. Want to feel ancient? Stand next to a pyramid and check your phone battery.
49. In Egypt, “rush hour” is just a parade of donkeys.
50. The Pharaoh’s true secret? He invented “out of office” replies.
51. Every tourist in Egypt thinks they can read hieroglyphics after one day. The locals let them.
52. If you see a pyramid in your backyard, your GPS might be set to “ancient Egypt.”
53. In Egypt, a “dry sense of humor” is just called humor.
54. The only country where you can sunburn, sandstorm, and selfie with a mummy all in the same day.
55. If your camel won’t move, try offering it a “pyramid” scheme.
56. Egyptians were the first to build “luxury condos” with a view—the pyramids.
57. The only place you can be “in de-Nile” and it’s a compliment.
58. If you think Egyptian heat is rough, try arguing with a street vendor.
59. Egyptian cats were worshipped as gods—and still expect it.
60. Why don’t Egyptians play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding behind a pyramid.

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61. You know you’re in Egypt when your bottled water comes with sand.
62. The best way to beat the heat in Egypt? Become a mummy.
63. Every pyramid is a “no assembly required” Ikea miracle.
64. Egypt: The only country where you can run into traffic and a tomb in the same block.
65. The Nile is long, but the traffic light wait is longer.
66. In Egypt, “rush delivery” still means “maybe next week.”
67. In Egypt, history repeats itself—and it’s always in hieroglyphics.
68. The real curse of the mummy? Trying to fold a map of Cairo.
69. Egypt: The only place where “ancient ruins” can mean your hotel room.
70. If your date in Egypt offers you a “royal tomb tour,” bring a flashlight and a snack.
71. Egyptian sand: guaranteed to travel home in every suitcase.
72. Sphinxes are just cats who got tired of waiting for dinner.
73. The only place your Uber might be a camel.
74. When in Egypt, always trust the guy with the most sunscreen.
75. Egypt—where the pyramids have stood for thousands of years, but your sunglasses break in two days.

Alex Haywood, Founder of Discover Jokes
About the author

I know how stressful life can be, and sometimes we just need to take a break and enjoy a moment of humor. That’s why I’ve dedicated myself to finding the best jokes, memes, and videos on the internet and bringing them to you all in one place.

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