Cairo warnings:Cairo is very safe even at late night however there are some thing that you have to put in your mind, 1-Don't talk with strangers or trust them, especially those who seem to be very friendly.
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Safety in public placesWhen travelling around markets, especially at night, be wary of pickpockets and petty crime, as this is often a problem in Egypt's public spaces. Leave your valuables at home or securely locked in your hotel safe and only bring the amount of cash you will need for the day.
Can my girlfriend stay with me at my hotel in Egypt? 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.
Terrorist attacks could occur anywhere in Egypt. Potential targets include religious sites and tourist locations. The situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories could lead to increased tensions and the security situation could deteriorate with little notice. Avoid all demonstrations and protests.
Avoid all public displays of affection.PDA, like kissing on the lips, holding hands romantically, etc., are frowned upon for ALL people in Egypt, whether they are straight or gay, but gay travelers especially need to avoid any public displays of affection.
The people are super friendly and warm and they love Westerners, but they are also personally quite conservative. So although they are used to lots of foreign tourists in the cities, it's generally a good idea to still respect their cultural norms, which are heavily influenced by their religion.
As mentioned, we had 99.9% positive experiences using Uber in Egypt, but this is still Egypt and you want Uber to take the payment for the trip you're making via the app. Some drivers will ask to pay in cash (which is allowed in Egypt unlike our home country), which could create problems.
2. Sharing an apartment or hotel room with an Egyptian of the opposite sex if you're not married. Egyptian regulations require that any Egyptian man or woman sharing a room or apartment with a member of the opposite sex have a marriage certificate.
In Egypt, it is technically illegal for unmarried couples to share a hotel room, and many hotels will require couples to provide proof of marriage upon check-in. However, some hotels in Cairo may be more lenient or discreet about enforcing these laws.