Warning for vacationers: Egypt risks in popular regions!

Warning for vacationers: Egypt risks in popular regions!

Alexandria, Ägypten - The Federal Foreign Office urgently warned of trips to certain regions of a popular holiday country. If you plan to fly to Egypt, you should definitely find out about the current security situation. These warnings affect the Sinai Peninsula and adjacent areas that have recently been affected by security-relevant incidents.

Current information shows that the partial travel warning is particularly concerned with the north of the Sinai Peninsula and the border area with Israel, with the exception of the city of Taba. Travelers are asked to do without unaccompanied excursions and overland trips in the south of the peninsula to minimize the personal risks. There have been various safety -relevant incidents in this area in recent months, including a fatal attack on tourists in Alexandria and injuries from drone attacks in Taba and Nuweiba.

Details on the travel warning

The travel warning of the external office, which has only recently been updated, makes it clear that the general security situation in Egypt remains stable, but special caution is required in the Sinai region. Military operations in North Sinai are particularly dangerous, where there were terrorist attacks in the past. Due to these circumstances, there is a state of emergency that also includes a nightly lock.

In addition, the road from Suez is closed to Taba for civil vehicles. Travelers who have relatives in the adjacent Gaza strip should also avoid this area. The overland trip to Rafah in particular is particularly risky. While the tourist coastal towns in the south of the Sinai Peninsula, such as Sharm El-Heikh and Dahab, can continue to be visited, there is also advisable from unaccompanied excursions.

The Federal Foreign Office advises activities such as diving and snorkeling tours as well as desert excursions to carry out only with licensed, local providers. Organized group trips should help to ensure a higher level of security. This is because the security forces in the region have extensive powers for fighting terrorism and can carry out increased controls, especially in the evening.

rules of conduct for travelers

The recommendations of the external office are clear: travelers should adhere to the given information and avoid large crowds of human beings, especially on Fridays after midday prayer, as increased number of participants can be expected on these days. This serves to protect travelers.

Despite the tense situation, Egypt remains a sought -after goal for vacationers, especially because of its cultural treasures and beautiful coasts. However, travelers have to plan their trip carefully and avoid the danger zone to avoid negative experiences. A current article on www.merkur.de illustrates the risks associated with trips to certain parts of the country.

Overall, it is crucial that travelers find out comprehensive information before their vacation and go on a journey. Security should always come first, especially in places that were affected by violence or political unrest in the past.