British tourists planning trips to Egypt and Morocco are being warned as the situation in the Middle East evolves rapidly.

The UK Government has issued fresh travel guidance for those heading to these increasingly popular holiday spots, known for their value resorts and hot climate, following significant developments in the region. The update comes after Iran launched an attack on Israel last week, prompting changes to the travel advice on the gov.uk website for both Egypt and Morocco.




Although neither country was targeted in the strike, the Foreign Office has advised: “On 13 April 2024 Iran carried out military action against Israel. Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.”

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For Egypt, which shares a land border with Israel, there are specific cautions regarding travel within certain areas. The government’s advice includes: “FCDO advises against all travel to within 20km of the Egypt-Libya border, except for the town of El Salloum (where we advise against all but essential travel).”

Additionally, British nationals are urged to avoid North Sinai, South Sinai, the Hala’ib Triangle, the Ismailiyah Governorate east of the Suez Canal, and various parts of the Western Desert west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, reports the Mirror.

The authority stated: “There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. You should remain vigilant at all times. Terrorism is a risk across Egypt, particularly in North Sinai. Attacks could be indiscriminate.



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