Its history speaks for itself. Food is good. Lots to do nature wise. Huge city. Why isn't it a premier tourist destination? I mean I sort of know why but there's other muslim countries that get lots of touristsAlso, whats worth seeing there besides obvious stuff like pyramids?
>>2834376It's full of subhuman raperats
>>2834376It's a huge /trv/ filter.Going to be there soon, doing:>marsa matruh>siwa>cairoThere's loads to see, and if you 'get it' it's fucking kino.
>>2834376>Why isn't it a premier tourist destination?It's literally one of the most visited countries in the world and the most visited in Africa by a massive margin
>>2834376Seems like Morocco is the new Egypt. I see more chatter about the former in the past decade. Seems like Egypt has lost its pizzazz, while Morocco is cheaper, closer to us whites geographically, no political instability, and plenty of historic stuff if you don't split hairs about a millenium or two.
>>2834376>Why isn't it a premier tourist destination? I mean I sort of know why but there's other muslim countries that get lots of touristsBecause it's an overwhelming dirty chaotic shithole even by muslim country standards
>>2834376I hear the people suck though, like the worst ever.
>>2834387same, the normies i know talk about morocco these days.
>>2834384What are you going to be doing in Siwa?
>>2834466Renting a house with a view of the desert, private pool and firepit. Mostly going to chill with imported vodka, cook up shit, laugh at the irony of having a pool to myself in the middle of the Sahara, and larp as an astronomer gazing at the stars.Will probably throw in a 'desert safari' and some sandboarding, a bit of rowing on the oasis/lake, cycling around, Indiana jonesing the ancient temples, and hunting for beer/the mythical date wine the '''conservative locals'''' claim they don't drink.Gonna have to propose to the gf, too. Booked everything so it co-incides with the full moon shining over the lake/oasis. Got drunk and told her the plan as I was so proud of it. Had to double down and go along with it!
>>2834376It's not so much their religion, it's the people who would still be rats without the religion. Beautiful history, less beautiful current reality. There are still nice people there, there's just a lot of shitheads who would make a NYC hustler blush
>>2834525The religion doesn't help one bit, though. There's co-incidence there's vioelnce and grief on every border of the Islamic world. Their religion is related to:>blaming Israel for every single thing which is wrong in the country>a corrupt military regime who do the bare minimum for their people to avoid Islamic uprisings>various rebel groups/raiders in the desert who subscribe to radical Islam and necessitate said military's rule>a total lack of ability to be responsible for their own actions as Allah controls everything>0 regard for education and self-improvement among the lower classes as the Quran provides>the constant doubling down on conservatisim as a solution to problemsThere's positive signs though. The government is obviosuly trying to get people the fuck out of Cairo. There's numerous projects based around relocating people and moving water around, but it's going to be tough. The country doesn't really believe in them, and the military regime are just dragging people into their schemes. The entire nation is fucking WOEFUL at anything connected to communication and leadership.
because it's a shithole with every single person that sees you trying to scam you from the time you step foot off the plane to the time you leave. worst poverty I've ever seen in my life.
>>2834376You can enjoy being eaten by tiger sharks because the government doesn't bother culling them. >>2834387I've heard the same. Egypt won't control the radicals. Everyone thinks because they're a tourist destination that they'll be civilized. No its not safe anymore for whitey
>>2834978>not safe anymore for whiteyWhere have you heard this shit, lmao?
>>2835280This entire board is just browns larping. By not safe for whitey they mean: "Not safe for streetshitting scammers"
>>2834376Because of its shitty people and shitty food.
>>2834387> no political instabilityEgypt is more politically stable now than Morocco.
>>2834473>Got drunk and told her the plan as I was so proud of it. Had to double down and go along with it!>[makes rousing speech then hit your shin on a coffee table so hard you half step off stage]
>>2834376Terrible people
>>2836882Tanzania and Nepal have made it clear how "political stability" can vanish overnight, leaving a traveler caught completely off guard. >>2834376Egypt welcomed 15.78 million foreign tourists in 2024. That's 141 visitors per 1000 residents. Almost three times higher than Indonesia, and over ten times higher than India (my shithole destination of choice for this upcoming travel season). >>2834384Stop pretending like travel to Egypt is something remarkable. It's not. Tons of normies go to Egypt to gawk at the pyramids, ride camels and do other normie toorist shit.
>>2834376civil war could start any second, daily planned power cuts, healthcare is abysmal and they only start working on you once you paid a ridiculius amount like 2k usd for a simple surgery. those are just three reasons why im not going to return. oh yeah safety standards are terrible. recently a tourist died because a cable outside on the ac smoldered and they breathed the toxic air. youd have to be a total pharaohaboo to know all that and still go. also the only thing cheap is accomodation and basic ingredients they produce themselves.
I am in Egypt right now. Its an absolute nightmare. Can’t trust anyone. Everyone is trying to scam you. EVERYONE. Can’t wait to sit on the flight home. If you’re interested in the history just go 1 week and get a completely organized trip. Dont walk on the streets ever its just a fucking nightmare.
If you’re not racist after visiting Egypt then you’re a dumbass
>>2834376Egypt is really coolif you know how to navigate it and temper your expectationsEuropeans go to Cairo, expecting to arrive in another Rome or Athens only to get thrown into an average developing / 3rd world country capitallots of tourists means very commercialized tourismeveryone knows tourists spend money and hustles to get a piecenot like sub sahara Africa, where people know you have money but don't know how to "extract" it from you that saidEgypt is really not that bad90% is just naive / inexperienced tourists not knowing how to behave around scammers>>2834385>It's literally one of the most visited countries in the worldyes because cheap RyanAir flights and massive, cheap all inclusive 5* hotel bunkers all over the coastnot because of the culture
>>2834530I mean everything anons and normies are complaining about Egyptians doing are literally against their religion (aggressive soliciting, groping etc etc) So no they’re just monkeys Egyptians have this reputation even among other Arabs
>>2836959Doing Egypt without guides or bus tour faggotry != normie shit desu. You actually have to learn basic Arabic and deal with some annoying shit.
>>2834376You have to strictly plan everything you do, otherwise you'll have a bad time.>>2834473>and hunting for beer/the mythical date wine the '''conservative locals'''' claim they don't drink.Don't do this. Everything else seems fine.
>>2834376Ive been in few arab countries, marocco, tunesia, syria, jordan, lebanon (now muslims ar emajority sadly), isreal (muslims parts), quatar and egypt recives the 1st ppace for obnoxiousness when it comes to people. Do you think maroccans or tunesians scam people? Egypt is twice as bad. Female travelers? They will grab them and force them into their stores/cafes. They will argue and yell at you because you lowballed them just for them to fuck off, but them they will follow you and agree upon the price after tailing you for 1km. They are spoiled by 150 years of stupid anglo turists that buy every piece of crap/load of bullshit story that they come up with. You wanna go somewhere, but dont have a local with you? Pay baksish on most police/army stops.They are obnoxious as they can get, they knew that no one is gonna do a thing. If you have a teenage daughter they will follow her like jeets just to make a selfie or throw some nasty joke.All from my memories from trip when I was around 12yo and see this happening all around me. Even then i was disgusted by most of this shit.Its really a shame because its a marvelous when it comes to whole acient egypt factor - I was obssesed by it before the trip, afterwards it felt good to see it but I still dont wantto return.There are somuch more 2rd world countries that dont treat every turist like a walking stack of money or potential rape victim, when it comes to females.
>>2834376Every person in Egypt is trying to scam every other person in Egypt, the whole begging for tips is so pathetic an annoying. Plus outside the ancient stuff Cairo is just an average Muslim shithole, trash, smog, stray animals and shit everywhere not to speak of the half finished buildings and poverty that just oozes throughout the city. If you are a /trv/enjoyer then it is a must visit as ancient Egypt is just really impressive and interesting, but I'd say after one or two times you've seen all there is really to see and experience.
>>2834376Cairo is pure shit. Go just to see the pyramids and gtfo. Luxor on the other hand is amazing. You'll still find scammer and shit but the monuments alone more than make up for any negatives imho. Haven't been to Aswan nut I assume its cool.>>2834387So far Morocco was the only country I wanted to leave within 24 hours of being there. If you've already been to several other MENA countries its not particularly special
>>2841154>cairo is pure shit >got btfo by morroccomore filtered than a cup of coffee desu
>>2841159>Dude I love living in literal shit lmao!Are you a pajeet by chance?
>>2841154Aswan is pretty cool - the rameses statues are amazing, but when you learn the've been moved it kinda ruins it. there's a few towns on the way that have some 'lesser' ruins that are interesting and waaay less touristed.>So far Morocco was the only country I wanted to leave within 24 hours of being thereim going for a week in the new year - any hints/advice. fwiw i didnt find Egypt that bothersome, i've got a decent 'la shukran' and an even better 'fuck off'. i look poorer than them when i travel and am 6'2 sooo..
Anyone have any experience on a Nile cruise or organized tour, i would like to visit for a week or two but not interested unless i have a buffer from the locals
>>2843237Nile cruises are OP. One of the best /trv/ experiences you can have, imo.You'll get overcharged booking from abroad. You can directly go to the boats and negotiate better rates for remaining empty rooms if you're a "pro /trv/er" and are a little sensititve to price.
