Egyptian ports temporarily closed to 4x4s
Original heading: 'Update info Jordan - Nuweiba ferry crossing'
Very recently the Egyptian Government has decided not to allow any 4x4 vehicles to enter the country anymore by any port. This is because they are afraid rebels will come at you with guns and take your car for their own purposes.
This rule presumably started around 6 weeks ago (end of October). I lastly contacted the Egyptian Consulate in Aqaba on the 19th of November. They confirmed that 4x4 are for the time not being allowed to enter Egypt from any port.
As far as I know, bicycles, motrocycles, normal cars and persons are still allowed to cross.
AB Maritime who sells ferry tickets for vehicles and persons knows about the situation, but might not know the most recent update. For the most recent situation call the Egyptian Consulate in Aqaba: 032016181. They are very friendly, helpful and speak good English.
Last edited by Chris Scott; 8 Dec 2013 at 15:42.
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