Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Egypt law
Cannabis laws in Dahab follow Egypt’s national law. City pages reflect the same jurisdiction-wide cannabis framework; local ordinances typically do not override it.
Cannabis is illegal for both recreational and medical purposes. Enforcement is strict in Egypt. Possession, use, or trafficking can result in severe penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Illegal
- Possession: Illegal; severe penalties possible
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to strict enforcement
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
Dahab felt relaxed if you stayed out of the streets when smoking.
A beachside memory of Abu Galoum
Local Bedouins grew weed in Sinai. Abu Galoum was the place to unwind, a simple camp about five kilometers from Dahab’s center. The last two were on foot, with beach on one side and mountains on the other.
At the camp, the Bedouin hosts sorted things out. No papers? There was a shisha, the Egyptian water pipe. A smoke on the beach or in a hut was a great experience.
Marijuana Prices
US$10 got “a load of weed.” It was cheap because it grew nearby.
Types of Marijuana
Local weed. Really good stuff.