The 1978–79 Algerian Cup is the 17th edition of the Algerian Cup. CM Belcourt are the defending champions, having beaten USM Alger 3–0 in the previous season's final.
| كأس الجزائر | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Defending champions | CM Belcourt (4) |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | MA Hussein Dey (1) |
| Runner-up | JE Tizi Ouzou |
Round of 64
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Round of 32
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Round of 16
edit| 16 March 1979 | MP Alger | 1 – 1 (5 - 3 p) | CR Belcourt | , |
| 16 March 1979 | MA Hussein Dey | 1 – 1 (? - ? p) | EP Sétif | , |
| 16 March 1979 | JE Tizi Ouzou | 2 – 1 | ASTO Chlef | , |
| 16 March 1979 | USM El Harrach | 4 – 0 | CA Batna | , |
| 16 March 1979 | DNC Alger | 6 – 0 | DCM Alger | , |
| 16 March 1979 | CA Bordj Bou Arreridj | 2 – 0 | CM Costantine | , |
Quarter-finals
edit| 1979 | MA Hussein Dey | 1 – 0 | USK Alger | , |
| 1979 | JE Tizi Ouzou | 2 – 0 (a.e.t.) | USM El Harrach | , |
| 1979 | MP Oran | 2 – 0 | CA Bordj Bou Arreridj | , |
Semi-finals
edit| 11 May 1979 | MA Hussein Dey | 0 – 0 (4 - 3 p) | MP Oran | Stade 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers |
| 11 May 1979 | JE Tizi Ouzou | 3 – 1 | DNC Alger | Stade 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers |