Professor of Tourist Guidance · Cultural Guide · Nile Cruise Specialist

Experiencing Aswan, Nubia and Upper Egypt with depth and personal insight.

Dr. Karima Al-Jaafari is a professor and head of the Tourist Guidance Department at Aswan University. She combines academic expertise with more than 15 years of experience as a licensed cultural and tour guide.

Her focus is on Nile cruises and cultural journeys in Upper Egypt. She presents Aswan, Abu Simbel and Nubian villages not simply as attractions, but as living places shaped by history, hospitality and cultural depth.

At MamaEgypt, she is committed to bringing together historical education, authentic encounters and social responsibility.

Profile highlights

  • Bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, Aswan University
  • Professor and Head of the Tourist Guidance Department, Aswan University
  • More than 15 years as a licensed cultural and tour guide
  • Languages: Arabic, English and French
  • Specialist in Nile cruises and Upper Egypt

Personal note: Dr. Karima especially enjoys sharing stories on the banks of the Nile in Aswan and guiding guests through Nubian villages where culture, everyday life and hospitality can be experienced directly.