The Egyptian Tourism Police have now banned all safaris and camping trips at the Bahriya Oasis for "security purposes" following the deaths of 12 Mexican tourists in September who were killed by the Egyptian Armed Forces.
The general-director of the Antiquities and Tourism Police, Ahmed Mostafa Shahin, said that it was now completely prohibited to enter the area, which includes western and southern parts of Oasis-Siwa and Oasis roads, until further the notice.
The Bahriya Oasis is a world renowned tourism area that attracts thousands of people from across the nation and the globe. Therefore, the prohibition will affect locals in the area who heavily rely on tourism as a source of income.
Egyptian nationals and locals who visit the Bahriya Oasis for its known solitude and magical atmosphere are also affected by the prohibition.
The law, which has been affect since Thursday, have left many questioning the country's ability to protect the already damaged tourism industry.
Furthermore, many are pointing out the disastrous effects of the September incident which further questions the decision of prohibiting camping and safari trips to one of the remaining standing tourism areas in the country.