Travel warning for Egypt: Dangers in popular holiday regions

Travel warning for Egypt: Dangers in popular holiday regions

The Federal Foreign Office has issued current warnings for travelers who have targeted a popular goal: Egypt. Travelers to the Red Sea should find out more about potential dangers and security measures. On September 27, 2024, the partial travel warning for the Sinai Peninsula was updated again, whereby the government emphasizes how important it is to inquire about the location on site before starting the trip.

In particular, the north of the Sinai Peninsula, the border region to Israel (with the exception of Taba), as well as remote areas in the Sahara are affected by the warning. Unaccompanied excursions and paths through land should be avoided here. The decision is followed by multiple security -related incidents that recently attracted attention, including a fatal attack on tourists in Alexandria and incidents with drones in tourist areas such as Taba and Nuweiba.

affected regions and safety instructions

Despite the worrying incidents, the general security situation in Egypt remains stable. However, travelers are warned to avoid crowds of people and demonstrations, especially on Fridays after lunch prayer, since at these times there is often an increased number of participants. Military missions and measures in the north of the Sinai Peninsula also led to the impression of a state of emergency, which includes, among other things, nightly starting blocks.

The travel instructions emphasize that the south of the Sinai Peninsula, including the popular holiday resorts Sharm El-Heikh and Dahab, is safer, but unaccompanied excursions should also be avoided here. Tourists are advised to take diving and snorkeling tours as well as desert excursions exclusively with licensed, local providers. The Federal Foreign Office emphasizes that travelers who spend their stay in organized groups are usually better protected.

For trips to certain areas, such as the adjacent Gaza Strip, a particularly high caution is recommended. The route to Rafah is considered very dangerous, which is why travelers are strongly advised against overland trips to this region. The Federal Foreign Office emphasizes that the security forces have far -reaching powers for fighting terrorism. Tourists should therefore adapt to increased controls, especially in the evening.