Can you have your shoulders out in Egypt?

As a rule of thumb, especially for women, chest, shoulders, and knees should be covered at all times when not at beach resorts. You can still stay relatively cool by taking a tip from the ancient Egyptians and wearing light, breathable fabrics like linen. Scarf.



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As a rule of thumb, especially for women, chest, shoulders, and knees should be covered at all times when not at beach resorts. You can still stay relatively cool by taking a tip from the ancient Egyptians and wearing light, breathable fabrics like linen.

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If you would like to cover your head with a scarf, and some women do, that's fine. However, you will not be judged or looked down upon for leaving your head uncovered during your Egypt tours. Usually, the tourists who choose to cover their hair are the ones with very light, blonde hair.

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The majority of local women you meet in Egypt will be wearing a hijab covering their head and hair. It is also common to see local Egyptian wearing niqabs which cover the woman's head, hair, and face except for the eyes. As a visitor, you are not required or pressured to wear either.

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Respecting the local customs (which includes dressing the part!) is important on any trip to Egypt. As a rule of thumb, especially for women, chest, shoulders, and knees should be covered at all times when not at beach resorts.

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Appropriate tops to wear in Egypt Given how conservative Egypt is, you'll want to opt for modest tops that fully cover your shoulders and show no cleavage, per Mara House Luxor. Covering your midriff is also essential and while your arms can be exposed, A Dangerous Business notes that covering your elbows is preferred.

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Regarding Egypt in particular, it is common for criminals and people who been prisoned to have them, so that will be the first impression. The answer in that question was meant for a person who wants to blend in and look like Egyptian. But for a tourist it is totally fine to show them.

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However, you will not be judged or looked down upon for leaving your head uncovered during your Egypt tours. Usually, the tourists who choose to cover their hair are the ones with very light, blonde hair. As this is not a normal hair color in Egypt, blonde tourists do tend to get a lot of looks and attention.

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Do I have to wear long sleeves all the time? Again, no, you don't have to cover your arms as a woman in Egypt. Tank tops and strapless tops are generally frowned upon, as are tops that reveal too much cleavage. But as for arm coverage, the general rule is to just make sure your shoulders are covered.

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A few people have also asked if sandals are okay or if you must cover your feet. The good news is that any comfortable shoe will work! I brought a mix of sandals and tennis shoes and ended up only wearing the sandals because I was walking in a sandy climate and was hot.

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Among the very accepted taboos in ancient Egypt, the access to such ceremonial and ritualistic buildings, as tombs, temples and palaces, in the sense that individuals were prohibited unless they adhered to certain rules of purity, being circumcised and abstinence from sexual activity.

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While popular tourist hotspots, including Egypt's capital, Cairo and Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm-El-Sheikh remain in the 'safe to travel to' zone, the FCDO has advised against all but essential travel and no travel to the northern Sinai regions.

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Just remember to cover up from your shoulders to below the knee. While women are expected to dress more conservatively than men, even the fellas should leave the short shorts and tight singlets at home. Also, avoid packing anything in white.

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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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Toilet paper - You can always buy toilet paper while there or take some from your hotel. If you're particularly worried about hygiene, also bring your travel toilet seat covers. Note - don't flush anything down the toilet in Egypt, not even toilet paper.

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While it's a must in some countries, this restriction does not apply to Egypt. No, you don't have to cover your ankles, or yourself from head to toe.

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Aside from beachside resort cities, it is not recommended for female tourists to ever wear shorts in Egypt. Before traveling to Egypt for the first time, many travelers ask us what clothes to bring.

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Anything that conforms to your body or shows off skin (or cleavage) isn't acceptable to wear in Egypt. When in doubt, go for something loose that covers your body. Although it isn't enforceable by law, wearing revealing clothing will probably get you a lot of stares and comments from locals.

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