Many female representatives, coming to rest in Egypt, continue to dress and behave as they do in their home country. However, it should be remembered that Egypt is a rather peculiar state, characterized by certain social norms and rules of behavior.
How to dress
It should be noted that most of the modern Egyptian women living in large cities are not very different from European women in terms of clothing and entertainment. Their behavior is very different from the manners of tourists. The latter are advised to choose more modest clothing for walking around the city, shopping and attending cultural events.
You should also not dress provocatively on site. The best option is to have an accompanying person, especially on the beach and when traveling by public transport. Married women must definitely wear a wedding ring, since the locals will take this sign into account and will not approach a person without a serious reason.
Clothing should not be tight or transparent. A strict style should be followed. In Egypt, modesty and restraint are considered the main adornment of a woman.
Basic rules of conduct for tourists in Egypt
In public transport, it is worth keeping closer to passengers - this will increase the degree of safety and tranquility. Usually, front carriages and seats in the first half of the transport are allocated for women. An attempt to get to know each other should be stopped by a tough refusal. When a stranger tries to touch on the street, you can loudly say “sebne le vahadi,” which is a request to be left alone. At the same time, such words will attract the attention of passers-by, and the initiator of communication, most likely, will try to hide faster.
To ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay, you can use dark glasses that not only protect your eyes from the sun's rays, but also hide the curious look of a tourist while exploring an unfamiliar city. If someone shouts from the crowd, one should not look back at the voices. It is not recommended to have playful conversations with men.
Sometimes situations arise when the help of passers-by is needed. To do this, you need to contact women or representatives of the law for it. In no case do not give in to the persuasion of men to ride a camel. It may be a fraudster who will extort money in the future, otherwise there is a high risk of spending quite a lot of time in the saddle.
In general, one should not embark on such a long journey alone. It is recommended to purchase double vouchers, and this should be done in advance - about 4-6 months before the expected date of the vacation.
