It is advised to keep a conservative attitude when in public. While Egypt prides itself on being a top tourist destination, it is still a conservative country. Like with so many countries, acts of physical intimacy in public vary with respect to the culture and context in Egypt, displays of intimacy in public are usually frowned upon. Remember, though, to always tell someone where you are. Services such as Uber, Careem and SWVL are available on all mobile phones and can take you around anywhere you want. However, the safest option these days is to use a rideshare service. Visitors should try and form a relationship with a certain taxi driver so that they always have a reliable form of transportation available. Usually, hotels and travel agencies have certain assigned taxis they know and have worked with. When taking a taxi, it is best if a visitor asks their travel agency or hotel concierge to call a taxi for them. At the airport, if you are from a country which allows you to obtain a visa upon arrival, you will be asked to pay for the visa either in US Dollars or Egyptian pounds. Ideally, visitors should carry most of their money in Egyptian pounds as they will use the Egyptian currency the most. Always Carry Egyptian Pounds (and US Dollars at the Airport) ![]() Meanings and pronunciations of Arabic words: ![]() ![]() Don’t be surprised if you hear them speaking German, Japanese or Spanish while walking down one of the many alleyways of Khan El-Khalili! If, for any reason, you cannot remember these phrases, don’t worry! Most Egyptians who work in the tourism industry speak many different languages. Egyptian is often used to refer to the ancient language that was used by the ancient Egyptians which Egyptians don’t speak today! Khan el-Khalili Craftsman by Mark Fischer, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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