Aswan’s Historic Mosques Open to Foreign Tour Groups, Endowments Official Says

Historic mosques in Aswan are open to foreign tour groups, Mohamed Hazem, the governorate’s undersecretary at the Ministry of Endowments, has confirmed.

Hazem said Aswan offers a wide range of tourism and cultural attractions, with landmarks that extend beyond its Pharaonic temples and archaeological sites.

His remarks highlighted historic mosques as part of that broader heritage, drawing attention to a side of Aswan beyond its ancient Egyptian monuments.

The statement underscores the variety of sites available to foreign groups visiting the governorate, with religious heritage forming part of its tourism offering.