Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

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Cultural sensitivitiesDressPlace-specific guidance · Egypt

Egypt: dress modestly and avoid public displays of affection

Do

  • Dress conservatively in villages, mosques and markets

Don’t

  • Kissing or hugging in public (holding hands is usually fine)

Behaviour accepted in resorts may be seen as offensive elsewhere.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Egypt travel advice