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sinkingfeeling

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1. Been to both. Dress modestly; slacks or capris with blouses are fine.

Reply to RazzleCat (Original post)

Wed Mar 13, 2019, 07:04 PM

Mar 2019

Jordan is perfectly accepting of western female dress, as is the majority of places in Egypt. If you are staying in 'tourist' areas, you will be fine. I would not feel safe in Egypt as a single woman so was with a tour guide at all times. Take a large scarf to cover your head in mosques.

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Has anyone gone to Egypt or Jordan? I have some questions [View all] RazzleCat Mar 2019 OP

Been to both. Dress modestly; slacks or capris with blouses are fine. sinkingfeeling Mar 2019 #1

My wife and I travelled in Egypt and loved it. Long pants for men, long pants and longs sleeves for Nitram Mar 2019 #2

Thank you so much RazzleCat Mar 2019 #3

My wife and I went to Jordan about 6 years ago. SwissTony Mar 2019 #4