Aswan, Egypt
Sharia el Souk, Aswan

A beautiful marketplace bound to delight your senses.

Walk past Sharia el Souk and you will be treated to the aromatic scent of spices and souvenirs permeating the air. Located in Egypt, the marketplace offers a wide range of souvenirs and clothing as well, with stalls lining the dusty streets and vendors rapidly haggling their wares as buyers bargain with them. In fact, a lot of the items here have inflated prices, so make sure to bring along your bargaining A game or you might just end up getting ripped off. Even if you’re not fluent in the local language, you can use your body language to help you get great deals. After looking through some souvenirs and asking the price, you should attempt to walk away. The vendor will immediately bring down the price and chase after you to negotiate even further. The market stretches for many blocks and is typically not very crowded, making it an ideal place to just walk around to take in the various sights and smells. The various goods on sale here include all kinds of delectable kebabs and intricately designed handicrafts, making this a must visit if you wish for a local authentic experience!


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Tips Before You Go
Do take note of fake products and the actual price of the genuine goods as the shopkeepers may inflate the prices or sell you inauthentic products. Ultimately, it is important you be aware so you do not end up getting scammed. Keep a close grip on your valuables as well, because pickpockets tend to roam the streets to steal from unsuspecting tourists too.
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Aswan, Egypt