Cairo, Egypt

Is Cairo safe for Muslim travelers?

Cairo scores 4.2/10 on overall safety. About 90% of Egypt's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

4.2/10
Overall safety
Moderate
Composite safety model
Muslim population
90%
CIA World Factbook (2015)

Is Cairo safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)

How safe is Cairo overall?

Cairo scores 4.2/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.

Muslim community and halal options in Cairo

Egypt has a Muslim-majority population (about 90%, CIA World Factbook). Halal food, mosques and prayer facilities are widely available in Cairo, and Islamic customs are part of everyday life.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Cairo, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo safe for Muslim travelers?

Cairo scores 4.2/10. Experiences vary for Muslim travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.

Is Cairo Muslim-friendly?

Egypt is Muslim-majority (about 90%, CIA World Factbook), so halal food and mosques are widely available in Cairo.

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