All cash, travellers cheques, credit cards and gold over EGP500 must be declared on arrival. No restrictions on the import of foreign currency provided it is declared, export is limited to the amount declared on arrival. The import and export of local currency is limited to EGP100. 50 Hz in most areas. Climate and Clothing Hot dry summers and mild winters with some rainfall along the Mediterranean coast.
Inland rainfall is negligible and summers are very hot.
In April the hot dusty Khamsin wind blows from the Sahara. A 7 per cent tax is also added to hotel bills. Select Country .