Filled with Souks, markets and bazaars Egypt has a lot to offer to those who like to indulge in a varied shopping experience. The sheer volume and variety will amaze you.
If you love to shop, Egypt has a lot to offer. There are a great array of spices, incense, oils and much more to explore in the many spice shops. The colours are striking and draw you to investigate further.
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping. There is a huge amount to be found here, from clothes, handbags, shoes, ornaments, carpets, leathers goods, jewellery, pottery, fruit and vegetables, shisha, natural marble and granite goods. The list of items is immense, so go and explore and you will not be disappointed with the sheer variety of goods available.
The best way to complete any transaction in Egypt is to barter and this is all part of the shopping experience here. So have some fun and get yourself a bargain. This may feel a bit out of your comfort zone in the beginning but once you begin, you will find that you actually quite enjoy it.
If you don’t mind crowds and busy streets, Cairo is packed full of shops and stalls, selling a huge variety of goods.