Practical questions, answered honestly.

Frequently asked questions

How do I start a project with MORSE INK?

Begin with the booking request. It gives us enough context to review the idea, identify the right artist or pathway, and understand timing and practical fit. Submitting it sends your project for review; it does not confirm an appointment.

Do I need a finished design before I contact you?

No. You can begin with a clear concept, a general direction, or a request for help discovering the right direction. The meaning behind the piece matters more at this stage than a finished drawing.

Can I choose my artist?

You can share a preference. A preference helps us review artistic fit, but it does not confirm artist assignment or availability. If you are unsure, choose “Help me choose” and we will suggest the strongest fit for the idea.

Should I send reference images?

References help us understand the visual language, mood, or detail you are drawn to. They are not used as instructions to copy another artist’s work.

This would be my first tattoo. Is that a problem?

No. You do not need to arrive knowing the right size, placement, artist, or process. We explain consultation, placement, preparation, the session, and aftercare at the relevant stage, before anything becomes permanent.

I am visiting Cairo. Can you fit a tattoo into my trip?

Share your travel status and available dates in the request. We review whether the project, artist, session, and healing plan can realistically fit your visit. Travel dates do not guarantee studio availability.

Can you cover or rework an existing tattoo?

Tell us in the request and add clear, current photos of the existing tattoo. Cover-up feasibility can only be assessed after professional review.

Will a larger project need more than one session?

Larger areas and multi-part projects often do. The request asks whether you are open to more than one session so we can plan realistically.

Is it safe to get a tattoo in Cairo?

At MORSE INK, yes. The studio holds a 4.9-star rating across 300+ client reviews and the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award, and hygiene is treated as part of the work rather than an afterthought: single-use needles, sterile setup, and a prepared station for every session. You can read how the studio prepares on the Safety & Hygiene page.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes, walk-ins are accepted, with conditions. Availability and project fit are reviewed with you on arrival, and some ideas need design time before they can be tattooed. A booking request remains the more reliable way to secure a specific artist or date.

Which languages can I use?

You can tell us whether you prefer Arabic or English in the request, and we will continue in the language you selected where our team supports it.

How much does a session cost?

Sessions start between EGP 3,500 and EGP 6,000, depending on the artist, size, placement and level of detail. The final investment is agreed with you after the review, before any payment is requested.

What do I pay to confirm a booking?

Small, quick sessions: a fixed EGP 1,500 booking confirmation fee. Medium and longer sessions: a deposit of 20–30% of the agreed total. The payment is deducted in full from your final price.

When is the payment non-refundable?

The booking confirmation fee or deposit secures your place and honours the time the studio invests in your piece. Once any work has begun on your project, including design, planning, consultation, or any time given by your artist or our team, the payment is non-refundable, including for cancellations. A no-show is always non-refundable, because the place was held for you. If you cancel before any work has begun, tell us and we will review your request. If the studio is unable to offer your session, the payment is returned or carried forward to a new date, as you prefer.

Can I reschedule a confirmed session?

A confirmed session can be rescheduled once with at least 48 hours' notice, and the payment carries forward. A second reschedule needs the studio's approval or a new booking payment.