Can tourist take pictures in Egypt?

The country's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced in a statement that amateur street photography in public spaces for personal use is now allowed.



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“General Rule of Thumb” Tips for What to Wear in Egypt as a Woman: Tops: Avoid tops that show cleavage or your stomach. Sorry, no crop tops! When wearing a tank top, bring a thin chambray shirt, linen shirt or long scarf with you in case you need to cover up to feel comfortable or get out of the sun.

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The best clothing to wear for visiting the pyramids in Egypt would be airy clothes like loose dresses or pants, a loose fitting shirt or blouse with long sleeves and comfortable shoes.

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You need prior permission to bring drones into the country. During Ramadan, you must eat, drink or smoke discreetly. NOTE: You must always have your identification documents, such as your passport, for verification purposes by the local authorities.

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We get this question a lot at Osiris Tours. In short, Americans and other visitors can rest easy: yes, Egypt is a safe country for tourists.

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Mobile phones are widely used across the country at cheap rates. You can only use your mobile phone if you have a roaming facility, and don't forget there is always an extra roaming surcharge. If you want to avoid high cost we recommend using an Egyptian SIM.

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It's technically permissible to wear shorts in Egypt, though not regarded as appropriate outside of beach areas. It seems, however, that some girls do wear shorts. even short shorts, in Egypt outside of beach areas, so perhaps you could do so, as well.

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According to government law, Egyptian citizens are required to present a marriage certificate. Foreign guests can check into the hotel without a marriage certificate or as unmarried couples.

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Though, to be honest, I didn't expect I would wear them; assuming they would be too tight and show off my 'assets' too much to be considered appropriate. However, I quickly found out that jeans, even skinny jeans, are ok in Egypt; so long as you have a longer top to pair with them, like this one.

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It's only a backpack :) Your bags/backpack will be put through screening machines at the pyramids as well as many hotels etc in Cairo, is standard practice, you won't be singled out nor will you be searched at random. Egypt is not like that. And as quoted by some famous person.....

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14 things to know to help you plan the perfect trip to Egypt
  • Consider getting your visa in advance. ...
  • Prepare a rough itinerary. ...
  • Learn some basic Arabic phrases. ...
  • Don't underestimate Egypt's weather – both hot and cold. ...
  • Pack for the heat, but keep it conservative. ...
  • Keep transportation in mind when booking accommodation.


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Should I remove my camera before going through airport security? Yes, you must remove your camera from its carrying case and put it in a different bin for X-ray inspection at the airport security. Remove and put in a different bin any extras or attachments, such as tripods and lenses.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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But despite not posing significant safety issue, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) states that: "Devices containing lithium metal batteries or lithium-ion batteries, including ? but not limited to ? smartphones, tablets, cameras, and laptops, should be kept in carry-on baggage.

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