Denmark on Friday warned its citizens against all unnecessary travel to Egypt, with the exception of tourist resorts, while Sweden's foreign ministry recommended its citizens avoid Cairo.

Egypt, a major tourist destination for Scandinavians, has been since Tuesday rocked by massive protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's 30-year rule.

Denmark's foreign ministry said on its website the massive protests were cause to warn against all travel to the country, with the exception of tourists resorts along the Red Sea coast.

Sweden meanwhile advised its citizens against all unnecessary travel to the Egyptian capital.

"We think (Swedes) should avoid travelling to Cairo if not absolutely necessary," foreign ministry spokesman Anders Joerle told AFP.