http://www.albawaba.com/business/egypt-iran-tourism--481696 Iran and Egypt are at odds over where Iranian tourists can visit Egypt and Iran are reportedly at odds over the Egyptian governments attempts to regulate the places Iranian tourists can visit. Sources told the London-based Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Tourism Minister Hesham Zaazou wants tourists to only be allowed to visit ancient monument and the countrys coasts and beaches, while keeping them away from mosques, particularly those affiliated with Prophet Mohameds family. Iran, however, wants Iranian tourists to be allowed into sites throughout the country without restrictions. Iran claims that its tourist numbers to Egypt could reach two million annually. According to the sources, Zaazou ruled out any sort of religious tourism among Iranian groups, saying that only entertainment trips were allowed. The restrictions have raised the ire of Iranian officials. Iranian tourists have the right to visit whatever places they want in Egypt. We shouldnt intervene in programs [created] by Egyptian and Iranian tourist companies, said Mojtaba Amani, the acting Iranian ambassador in Cairo. The recent warming of relations between the two countries has exacerbated an undercurrent of anti-Shia sentiment within Egypt, particularly among some Salafi and other conservative Sunni groups. Salafi Dawah vice president Yasser Borhamy recently called for a ban on any contact with Shia Muslims and a bar on Iranian tourists. He also called on Egypt to follow the examples of Turkey and Malaysia in implementing halal tourism though both countries allow free entry to Iranian tourists. I say, let's all buy a one way ticket gift to Morsi and Ahminigad.. One way ticket. One way ticket.. One way ticket to the MOON.
