Before you travel
GEF 2026 Travel Guide
Everything for a smooth trip to Cairo, from the organisers: visas and documents, your arrival, the dress code for each day, what to pack, tours of Egypt and the partner hotels.
30 pages · 30 MB. On mobile data, you may want to download it on Wi-Fi.
What’s inside
Before you travel
Travel documents, visa rules, the weather in November, currency, power and connectivity, travel insurance.
Arrival guide
Your arrival checklist at Cairo International Airport, from immigration to your hotel.
Dress code
What to wear each morning and evening of the festival, from the Opening Conference to the Award Gala Night.
Packing checklist
Layers for cool evenings, comfortable shoes, sun protection, chargers and the rest.
GEF Store
Festival merchandise and souvenirs to take GEF home with you.
Explore Egypt
Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan, with tour packages after the festival at partner rates.
Partner hotels
The JW Marriott, home of the festival, and other partner hotels, with discounts of up to 30%.
A look inside
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Getting to the venue
Directions from the airport and hotels, and GEF shuttles live.
