Shopping in Egypt

Shopping in Egypt provide numerous opportunities of market research of Egypt. From the famous bazaars of Egypt to the thousands of unusual stores, are scattered all over the country. Egypt is the wonderland for shopping lovers.

The most interesting shopping area in Egypt is Cairo. Cairo's old bazaar popularly known as "Khan-el-Khalili" is the major shopping center of Egypt. Antiques, jewelry, spices, copper utensils and Coptic cloth are some of the special item attractions of this market.

Another popular shopping area of Egypt is the market of Khan Misr Touloun. Located just in front of the mosque Ibn Touloun, it offers ethnic-style clothes, bedspreads, tablecloths, objects made of wood, glazed pottery, beaded bags, leather masks etc.

Souq al-Goma'a (Friday Market) is a very popular market where visitors of all class can find goods at much cheaper prices. From kitchen utensils and footwear to furniture. One of the best and the most entertaining places to buy fabric is the Wekalat Al-Balah market again of Cairo.

Specific products of Egypt includes baskets, belly dancing costumes, jewelry, musical instruments, perfume bottles, goods containing mother of pearl of Egypt, sophisticated and beautiful wood work items, hand made Egyptian brass items, textile products etc.

While shopping in Egypt you will came with bargaining experience face to face. So the best deal is to buy things from fixed price stores. But if you're good at bargaining then you can enjoy shopping in Egypt at much cheaper prices.

Egypt has limited hours for shopping. During winter season: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 0900-1900 and on Monday and Thursday from 0900-2000. During summer season: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday-Sunday 0900-1230 and 1600-2000. Egypt has special shopping hours during Ramadan festival. Hours vary as shops are often closing on Sunday.

There is no currency exchange problem in Egypt as all common international currencies are accepted.