Wearing scarf in Luxor Egypt?

Question

Do you think I wouldn't get pestered as much if I wore scarf over my head when I went out in Egypt?I do dress modestly,and been told I could pass as Egyptian women.But I can not remember seeing many women walking alone in Luxor,although I didn't really venture out of hotel last time.Do Egyptian men think western women are easy,especially when they travel alone?I heard some were lots of women go looking for men there,but it gives the men ideas all western women the same.I just love it there,not going to find a toyboy ha ha.

Answer 1

it is enough for a woman to be dressed decently.

you dont have to wear a scarf .

Egyptian men do not generalize .

enjoy yourself and dont be selfconscious for being alone .

i always travel alone in Egypt and abroad , and i feel on top of the world bec im respected wherever i go .

Answer 2

Hello... I too visit Luxor regulary and I know exatly what you are talking about with the petsering... Im am a newly convert to Islam and I have many friends and a husband in Egypt who look after me so the pestering is far from me now..

When I first went to Luxor I dressed as any normal English girl would... I was 18years old nd non-muslim... I got pestered on a daily basis!!! After my first visit I changed the clothes I wore and dressed with modesty... this did reduce the pestering but not completley... Now I am muslim 'alhumdulah' and I recieve next to no pestering.. I too can pass as Egyptian and therefore I am treated as any Egyptian girl would be treated... also I am muslim now and people can recognise that from speaking with me,,,, amonst fellow muslims you gain a sense of respect from one another..  If this is what you are looking for then go ahead and wear a scarf.... lots of different cultures wear a scarf of somekind. But it wouldnt be wise to claim to be muslim whilst wearing scarf especially if you have a religion on of your own. That would be disrespectful to yourself and to Islam. But it is harmless for you to wear scarf if its a matter of making you feel more comfortable!

Its not that Egyptian men think all western women are easy it just so happens that in Luxor there is a lot of men seeking easy western women and I am sure you have noticed that around you,,, but it would be fair to generalise and say they are all like that!

Luxor is not a huge place and once you get to know the people there people with begin to respect yu and infact protect you from this kind of hassel but that assuming you carry the right kind of company!

I hope you continue to ave many happy holiday there inshallah!

Answer 3

You shouldn't feel obligated to wear a scarf. It is wise to cover your arms and legs as much as you can however for multiple reasons. The mosquitos here love us foriegn chics, the sun is extremely harsh, and the men here like to stare at pale exposed skin. But many muslim and non muslim resident women of Egypt do not cover their hair.

Egyptians like to stare at anything un ordinary. Even though i wear a Hijaab people stare at me because I am taller than most of the locals and have blue eyes. No big deal.

If anyone gets on your nerves to much(ie. follows you or trys to touch you) say for him loudly: "imm-shee" meaning "get away"...and then look for a white uniformed police man(tourist police) But it is really very unlikely anyone will actually bother you.

Enjoy Egypt! I know you will

Answer 4

A hat will suffice and keep your shoulders covered.A Luxor girl remarked that she knew I was Irish as I covered up and showed due respect.It's common sense..

Answer 5

yes i totally agree,i go to egypt every year and enjoy it always,,ill be there inshallah in july to marry inshallah,,,im muslim woman and i cover but as long as u dress modestly and not tight clothes u will be good.the only thing i see egyptian men not like is when foreign women wear shorts and lil tank top and go in front of mosque and take pics,,,its like disrespecting,,,and also respect comes from inside u not  you wearing a scarf or not,,i seen some  egyptian women wear hijab(scarf)and act like loose women,kising and flirting with men all over the streeets at night,,,especially by the bridge with the lion statues,,,woman who respects herself is treasure,,,sorry got off on wrong thing heheheh,,,anyways dont worry,,enjoy ur time in masr,,,,,,aishah

Answer 6

I'm a western woman and I went to Egypt with my Egyptian boyfriend and I just dressed like I usually do when I'm at home in the UK.  Mind you, I stick out a little bit because I am very fair, long blonde hair and blue eyes.  But I never got harassed even when I went to the shops by myself!