Egypt Safety Tips: Wetin Every Traveler Suppose Know

Egypt safe to visit?

Egypt generally dey welcoming and millions of tourists dey visit every year without serious wahala. Most problems na small ones: aggressive vendors, overpricing, and touts wey no wan comot. Use common sense, stay alert for crowd, and you go dey fine.

Common scams to watch out

• "Free" gifts near pyramids or temples. Person go wrap scarf on you or hand you souvenir, then demand money. Politely refuse and continue to waka.
• Camel and horse rides for Giza. Agree price for writing before you mount, and beware of di "to come down go cost extra" trick.
• Fake guides and "closed" attractions. Stranger go tell you say site don close and offer alternative. Check for di official entrance yourself.
• Taxi meters. Plenty drivers no dey use am. Agree fare first, or use Uber and Careem, wey both dey work well for Cairo and Alexandria.
• Papyrus and perfume shops wey dey quote high price for "genuine" items. Bargain hard or skip am.

Areas and situations wey you go dey careful

• Khan el-Khalili bazaar for Cairo dey fun but intense; watch your bag well for di crush.
• Avoid to waka alone late night for unlit areas, and women fit prefer modest dress to reduce unwanted attention.
• North Sinai region no dey accessible for tourists; resort areas like Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada dey separate and dem dey consider safe.
• Cross road well well. Cairo traffic dey scatter and crossings no dey respected well.

Money, health and practical tips

• Carry small Egyptian pound notes for tips (baksheesh), wey dey expected for plenty small services.
• Drink only bottled water and avoid ice for cheaper spots to dodge stomach wahala.
• Use ATM wey dey inside banks or hotels. Keep photo of your passport for your phone.
• Dress modestly for mosques; women suppose cover hair and shoulders.

Emergency numbers for Egypt

• Police: 122
• Ambulance: 123
• Fire: 180
• Tourist Police: 126

Save dis numbers before you travel, and note your embassy contact details too.

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