page_title: Cannabis in Egypt
hierarchical_section_title: Cannabis in Egypt
caption_attribution_description: English: Two men smoking long pipes in front of a white fence
context_page_description: Cannabis in Egypt is illegal, but its use is a part of the common culture in the country for many people. Large-scale smuggling of cannabis is punishable by death, while penalties for possessing even small amounts can also be severe. Despite this, enforcement of the law is lax in many parts of Egypt, where cannabis is often consumed openly in local cafes.
context_section_description: Cannabis in Egypt is illegal, but its use is a part of the common culture in the country for many people.  Large-scale smuggling of cannabis is punishable by death, while penalties for possessing even small amounts can also be severe. Despite this, enforcement of the law is lax in many parts of Egypt, where cannabis is often consumed openly in local cafes.
caption: A postcard titled "Egyptian Types e Scenes. – "Hashishe Smokers"
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