If you are more inclined towards European thoroughness than Russian fatalism, you might be interested in reading Lenta.ru's article on what, according to the British, makes tours to Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, and other Islamic countries that are familiar to travelers potentially dangerous.
TUNISIA
On March 18, 2015, terrorists disguised in military uniforms opened indiscriminate fire near the Tunisian parliament building in the capital. They then broke into a nearby museum and took hostages. The death toll from the attack was 21 people, most of them foreign tourists.
Experts believe that the attack could set Tunisia's tourism industry back to its 2011 level – after the Arab Spring, the sector, for obvious reasons, suffered a severe downturn. British experts advise travelers not to go to the capital now, despite the enhanced security measures that have been taken.
TURKEY
ABTA assesses the level of terrorist threat in Turkey as high, and warns both those choosing sightseeing holidays (Istanbul) and resort holidays (Mediterranean coast). Of course, any travel to the border with Syria is strongly discouraged.
Experts recall that in 2014, an attack occurred near the Turkish-Syrian border, killing dozens of people. A terrorist detonated an explosive device at a gas station. Additionally, in January 2015, a suicide bomber killed a police officer in one of the most tourist-favored districts of Istanbul – Sultanahmet.
EGYPT
Since the Arab Spring, tourist flow to the country has decreased by a quarter. All sorts of political demonstrations, including those involving weapons, have become commonplace in Cairo. Today, according to ABTA experts, the influence of IS is growing in Egypt. In September 2014, representatives of the terrorist organization appealed to radical pro-Islamic groups in Egypt: 'If you can kill an infidel from America or Europe, (...) including citizens of countries that joined the coalition against IS, kill him.'
In November 2014, the Islamist terrorist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdi, based in the north of the Sinai Peninsula, pledged allegiance to IS. For this reason, the UK Foreign Office advises against any travel to North Sinai. ABTA experts believe that travel to the border with Libya and Israel should be avoided (including the Saint Catherine's Monastery, beloved by pilgrims and tourists, where three travelers from South Korea were killed by terrorists in 2014).
Experts have so far declared the resorts of Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada safe. However, Red Sea enthusiasts are advised not to leave the resort cities due to the existing threat of kidnappings.
MOROCCO
Morocco's reputation as a country free of extremist sentiment was shaken after an explosion in a restaurant in Marrakesh located in a tourist area in 2011. Among the dead were holidaymakers. Nevertheless, for now, the Maghreb is calm and the Foreign Office assesses the level of terrorist threat as 'medium' – the same as in the USA or Canada. However, ABTA experts recall that in 2014, members of the IS group – natives of Morocco – published a video in which they promised to 'bring jihad to Moroccan soil.' Tourists are invited to decide for themselves how dangerous a trip to Casablanca, Fes, and other local cities is in light of this statement.
DUBAI
The main hub of the UAE remains a relatively calm place for tourists, but even here there is a 'but' (at least for cautious Britons): the Foreign Office believes that the probability of a terrorist attack cannot be completely ruled out. And, actually, where in the world can it be?
JORDAN
This country attracts tourists with both beach holidays and an abundance of attractions. But there are the neighbors... On one side – Iraq, on the other – Syria. In February 2015, the US Embassy in Jordan warned Americans that large-scale terrorist acts could occur in major shopping centers in Amman – similar to what happened in Nairobi, Kenya in September 2013.
Diplomats suggested that IS militants could actively recruit supporters among radical Islamists in Jordan. British experts, for now, assess the level of terrorist threat in Jordan as 'medium'.
KENYA
The Foreign Office considers the likelihood of attacks in Kenya to be high and especially advises Britons not to travel to the border with Somalia, where the Al-Shabaab group is based. Experts do not rule out the possibility of European tourists being kidnapped by terrorists.