Shopping in Egypt

A medieval maze of coppersmiths, perfume sellers and lantern shops trading since the 14th century.

A vast modern mall with a dancing-fountain plaza, global brands and dozens of restaurants — New Cairo's social hub.

One of Egypt's largest camel markets, where herds driven up from Sudan are traded in a swirl of dust and bargaining.

Well-regarded Luxor bazaar stocking spices, crafts and souvenirs, a friendly stop for browsing and bargaining.

A well-regarded bazaar stocking souvenirs, crafts and gifts, a handy stop for Egyptian-themed keepsakes.

Highly rated bazaar offering crafts and souvenirs, a well-regarded stop for shopping and gifts in the area.

Cairo gift bazaar stocking souvenirs, handicrafts and traditional Egyptian keepsakes for visitors.

Highly rated craft bazaar in Fayoum stocking local pottery, gifts and handmade souvenirs from the oasis.

A souvenir and gift bazaar in New Cairo stocking crafts, keepsakes and Egyptian-themed mementoes.

A pedestrian promenade in Dahab lined with food courts, cafés and shops along the seafront.

Large hypermarket in Alexandria stocking groceries, electronics and household goods, a convenient one-stop shopping destination.

One of Egypt's most colourful and relaxed markets, mounded with hibiscus, saffron, peanuts and Nubian spices.

Cairo's historic bazaar in the old Islamic quarter, a warren of stalls selling crafts, spices, jewellery and souvenirs.

Cairo's historic bazaar in the old Islamic quarter, a warren of stalls selling crafts, spices, jewellery and souvenirs.

Aswan's bustling old market, a covered bazaar of spices, scarves, crafts and Nubian goods.

Aswan's atmospheric old market, a bustling stretch of stalls selling spices, textiles, crafts and Nubian wares.

Atmospheric traditional market with bustling lanes of spices, textiles, crafts and souvenirs, a classic place to browse and barter.

Aswan's atmospheric old market, a lively maze of stalls selling spices, textiles, crafts and Nubian goods.

Atmospheric Aswan market lined with stalls of spices, textiles and Nubian crafts, a colourful spot for browsing and bargaining.

Atmospheric traditional market with bustling lanes of spices, textiles, crafts and souvenirs, a classic place to browse and barter.

Mall and food court in Marsa Matrouh gathering eateries and shops, a convenient spot for dining and a casual outing.

Shop the oasis's famous embroidered Amazigh textiles, silver Berber jewellery and the legendary sweet Siwi dates.

A leafy open-air mall in neighbouring Madinaty, an easy-going spot for coffee and a fountain-side stroll.

A long covered market street off the corniche heavy with saffron, hibiscus, alabaster and Nubian scarves.

The town's charming Nubian-style downtown square, ringed by craft shops, cafés and an easy evening buzz.

A grand resort-hotel on the Red Sea coast, with beachfront grounds, pools, dining and leisure amenities.

The city's atmospheric original bazaar, fragrant with spices and shisha, far more local than the resort strips.

Hurghada's original quarter, where the spice-scented souk and Abdel Moneim Riad Mosque keep things authentically Egyptian.

A village potter still throws and fires traditional oasis water-jars at a wheel as his forebears did.

Port Said's duty-free status makes its downtown stores a bargain hunt for textiles, gadgets and imported goods.

A genuine working market along the temple approach, light on tourist polish and heavy on local colour.

A tidy cluster of marina boutiques for spices, papyrus and pearls — the calm alternative to a chaotic bazaar.

Sprawling, bustling Cairo street market where vendors sell clothing, goods and everyday wares at bargain prices.