Since Egypt is a Muslim nation, clothing codes are more traditional; local places (such as train stations), marketplaces, and places of worship (such as mosques and the Citadel) should all be respected. In crowded metropolitan locations, it is advised that women keep to wearing cool, flowing cottons, longer-sleeved shirts, and slacks instead of "clingy," tight, or provocative clothing. You can wear beach clothes in beach resorts and on your felucca or Nile cruise. It is unusual to see Egyptian males wearing shorts in cities; instead, they prefer to wear long pants. Clothing with military styling is not appropriate.