What should female tourists wear in Cairo?

What should female tourists wear in Cairo?

Must-pack items for Egypt

• Long, baggy skirts and/or pants.
• Long-sleeved t-shirts.
• Bathing suit.
• Wide-brimmed hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• A scarf or shawl for women to cover their hair when visiting mosques.
• A light fleece or jacket if travelling outside of summer.

Does Cairo have a dress code?

There really is no dress code in Egypt for tourists. But, you should know that Egyptian men dress rather smartly and are rather conservative – both the Islamic majority and the Christian minority. You will see most men in shirts, long trousers, and leather shoes. Rather no jeans, no t-shirts.

Can you wear jeans in Cairo?

Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts.

Does Egypt have a strict dress code?

As mentioned before, tourists should wear what many Westerners consider conservative outfits. However, there is no compulsory dress code for women in Egypt, no matter whether they are locals or tourists. In general, it’s advisable to keep your cleavage, knees, and shoulders covered.

Should you wear black in Egypt?

Black is fine. You’ll see rather a lot of Egyptians wearing black. Nothing looks worse than pale colour that may be more revealing than you intend and get more obviously mucky and dusty. 6.

Can you wear revealing clothes in Egypt?

There are unofficial dress codes in Egypt, depending on the city and the region. Wearing something too revealing will not only attract unwanted attention, but could also offend locals.

Is hijab mandatory in Egypt?

The government does not dictate what women wear, but women face social pressure to both wear and not wear the hijab. Some upscale restaurants ban veiled women, while those who forgo the scarf may be subjected to abuses from friends, family or even strangers.

What shoes should I wear in Egypt?

If you don’t want your feet always to feel sweaty and stinky, wear breathable and comfortable shoes. City streets and archaeological sites can be dusty so closed-toe shoes are a nice thing to wear. Allbirds Tree Runners are excellent for their breathability and are among some of the best shoes to wear in Egypt.

What do you wear to the pyramids?

For men, it’s not acceptable to wear shorts so trousers and a t-shirt is a standard option, although there are some resorts which are more relaxed about this. For ladies, it’s important to be modest and keep legs covered. Low cut tops, tight clothing or see-through clothing should generally be avoided.

Do I need to cover my hair in Egypt?

In short, no. As a tourist you aren’t expected to wear a hijab or any other hair or facial covering in Egypt. The only exception to this is if you’re visiting a mosque – in that case, you do indeed need to respect the fact that you’re entering a religious building and cover up.

Can I wear a mini skirt in Egypt?

Hi there, yes, skirts are OK, but yes, not short and most ladies like those long, cool gauzy ones. And yes, sandles are OK too, I wore them about every day, hotels, sites and the Nile cruise and so was everyone else. It’s hot over there most of the time and you’ll see everyone in sandles.

Can I wear skinny jeans in Egypt?

However, I quickly found out that jeans, even skinny jeans, are ok in Egypt; so long as you have a longer top to pair with them, like this one. Many of the young local girls paired their skinny jeans with longer sleeved tunic-type tops that covered their bums similar to this one.