Hitchhiking

Hitchhiking is not common in Egypt, but even within cities Egyptians are usually friendly about picking up foreign hitchers. Rides are reportedly easy to obtain in isolated areas, such as along the Great Desert Road or in remote parts of the Nile Valley, where public transportation is difficult to find. Often, however, drivers who pick up hitchhikers will expect a fare comparable to taxi or bus fare, regardless of whether their passenger is Egyptian or foreign. Women, whether in a group or alone, should not hitchhike. Nobody should travel alone in a private car. Egypt is mostly sparsely traveled desert; factor that into any hitching plans you may be making. Never count on getting a ride before you die of dehydration.Let’s Go does not recommend hitchhiking. The routes listed elsewhere in this book are not intended to recommend hitchhiking as a means of transport.