In a press statement, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E. Sherif Fathy, said the government’s recently announced energy conservation measures—set to take effect March 28 for one month—will not impact visitors to Egypt or the quality of tourism services. The measures, introduced in response to ongoing global developments, are designed to regulate energy consumption without disrupting the overall visitor experience across the country.
He explained that these measures, which include regulating the closing hours of shops at 9:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 PM on Thursdays and Fridays, do not apply to Egypt’s tourist destinations, including Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El-Sheikh and others. The exemption also applies to tourist restaurants in all destinations including Cairo, ensuring that services continue to be delivered seamlessly and at the highest standards.
The minister said Egypt remains committed to delivering a safe, high-quality tourism experience for visitors. He added that the measures are temporary and regulatory in nature and will be subject to ongoing reviews and adjustments.
