Asmaa Khattab News Today

Our list of must-sees when navigating Egypt's culturally rich capital, from ancient pyramids to maze-like bazaars.

By Rosa Soto Cairo, Apr 5 (EFE).- When Asmaa Khattab kicked off the Walk Like an Egyptian tour guide initiative eight years ago, her main objective was to recover the Egyptian cultural heritage and guide tourists through the country’s hidden gems. Today, she set a benchmark in the tourism sector. Her initiative provides something new …

DUBAI: Egypt has long been one of the Middle East’s most popular destinations for tourists. Despite recent political instability, its historical sites and cultural treasures continue to dazzle visitors from across the world. However, an independent, Cairo-based tourist guide has been shaking things up a bit by looking beyond the country’s typical, much-publicized offerings.

More women are gradually breaking into Egypt’s tourism sector and launching their own projects, often promoting along the way a new type of experience to visitors.

We meet the masterminds behind Walk Like an Egyptian and Around Egypt in 60 Days

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