Is Cairo safe for solo female travelers?

Cairo is relatively safe for solo female travelers but certain precautions should be adhered to. It is common to experience street harassment in the form of staring and comments, and women may feel uncomfortable in crowded places. However, violent crime is relatively rare. Avoid travelling alone at night and dress conservatively to respect local customs. Also, it is recommended to be vigilant in tourist areas due to the risk of pickpocketing.

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How safe is Cairo for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.4 /5

based on 20 experiences from female travelers

Madeline

Madeline

Kazakhstan

Family travel

I was in Cairo when I 9 year, I am in love at this city because they’re so beautiful, good kitchen (especially vegan) from beans, rice, so much suns and many cats. I dislike what they’re a little dirty and dusty

Posted: March 27, 2026
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Laia

Laia

Spain

Group travel

Cairo was probably the best trip i made until now, had an amazing experience! Everyone is so welcoming and food is great, specially in Alexandria. It’s very cheap, a traditional breakfast for 3 people was 6€ and u can use uber freely since it’s very very cheap 💗

Posted: October 25, 2025
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Solo travel

Cairo is so full of life and it never sleeps. It's kinda safe but you'll get scammed even if you're a non resident local just like myself 😂 It's not my first time to go, and I went to lots of historical places before (sorry for not attaching the pics of them, I lost them, haha) and it's too magical! It takes you back to the place's era

Posted: July 30, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Lucile

Lucile

Vietnam

Group travel

Cairo is a wonderful city, full of monuments and places to visit. Luckily I met some locals that took my friend and I to different places and took care of everything. Even if it was a great trip I have to admit that the safety was not the best. Especially as a woman. I felt watched and followed by men. I never went outside alone, and I will not try. Nothing happened to me but I would feel quite unsafe if I were on a solo trip. Also, everyone tries to scam tourists. Although the feeling is...

Posted: July 1, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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How safe is Cairo for women?

Local safety index

3.5 /5

Based on 57 reports

Local crime index

2 /5

Based on 57 reports

Mariam

Mariam

I wouldn’t recommend women coming to Cairo by themselves unless they have local friends they’re going around with or large groups. Some places in New Cairo are considered safe. The area i live in is a gated community so it’s pretty safe. I go to the gym pretty late and walk home around 1am and nobody every bothers me. I do recommend looking and acting more intimidating if you’re by yourself.

Posted: March 11, 2026
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Cairo is surprisingly safe, mainly because it is alive 24/7. Whether it’s 3:00 PM or 3:00 AM, the streets are filled with families and open cafes, creating a natural sense of security. It is very big city where you can find everything.

Posted: March 11, 2026
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Rahma

Rahma

Cairo is moderately safe, الحمد لله. It is a normal capital city; some areas are crowded and busy, but safety depends on the neighborhood and time of day. Overall, it feels secure and welcoming. city!

Posted: March 1, 2026
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Cairo felt very unsafe, the men’s stares and catcalling made us very uncomfortable even though we were traveling with men. I was almost followed by two men (who propably did not know each other) when i stepped outside of a restaurant for a minute alone

Posted: February 16, 2026
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Based on reports from women living in Cairo, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

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Mariam

Mariam

Cairo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Heyyy, I’m Mariam, nearly 24, from Egypt, and yes… I’m a lawyer, so technically I probably know how to get away with murder… kidding of course 😂 I’m coming to Hamburg in August for my master’s, and I’m really excited not just for studying but for the whole experience. I love discovering new cities, trying different foods, finding cute cafés, rooftop spots, hidden gems, and enjoying nightlife when the mood is right. I’m the type who says “just a quick coffee” and it turns into a full spontaneous day out. I’m super social, easygoing, playful, and I love meeting new people from different places and backgrounds. I enjoy good conversations, laughing a lot, sharing stories, and making real memories instead of just staying in one place all the time. I also love the idea of building connections that go beyond one city. If I meet people from other cities, I’d honestly love to visit and explore new places, and I’d be really happy to have friends I can go visit and share experiences with while traveling. At the same time, I’m respectful, clean, responsible, and drama-free. I can match chill vibes, party vibes, or deep late-night talk vibes depending on the moment. I just really enjoy good energy and people who are open-minded and fun to be around. So yeah, I’m basically coming to Hamburg for my studies, but also for the people, the adventures, and everything that comes with living in a new city. If you think we’d vibe, let’s talk and you’ll see it instantly :)

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Ghada

Ghada

Cairo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hii, Im Ghada, Im Egyptian girl, Im 24... I love traveling so much, meet new people, learn about another culture, open to try different things, love adventures, and im so active in my trips... I love nature so much, special the desert, and I love camping.. I studied business Information System, and my dream to travel around the world ✈️🌎

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