Do I need to bring toilet paper to Egypt?

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. The pipes can't handle it.



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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. The pipes can't handle it.

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Prohibited Items
  • Medical drugs that cannot be dispensed without a prescription such as Tramadol, Xanax, Librax and other medicines.
  • Real and toy arms, ammunition and explosives and any other substances containing explosive materials such as firearms and crackers.
  • All kinds of artifacts.
  • All kinds of narcotics.


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Toilets and Facilities: Public toilets, when they can be found, are usually squat-holes in the floor with footrests on either or if you are lucky western style toilets. All public toilets come with an obligatory usage free of 1-2LE irrespective of standard of hygiene.

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Restrooms: There are 2 restrooms at the Pyramids of Giza that you can use for a small fee.

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In Egypt, carry your passport with you: you'll need it to register at hotels, change money at banks, and possibly to show at police checkpoints. If travelling for any length of time, it may be worth registering with your embassy in Cairo, which will help speed things up if you lose your passport.

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In such cases, you can use baby wipes or wet wipes that are gentler on the skin. Try to avoid overuse of these, as they can worsen irritation over time. Or, wet toilet paper or a wet washcloth can usually do the trick.

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  • Things to prepare before you visit Egypt.
  • This is what NOT to do in Egypt and mistakes to avoid.
  • Not researching the culture & country before you go.
  • You don't pack culturally appropriate clothing.
  • Not booking your Nile cruise first.
  • Not hiring a guide for certain tourist sites.
  • Travelling without a currency converter app.


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