Egypt
9 Best Markets in Egypt
The markets travelers rate highest across Egypt, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 203 tracked places in Egypt. Updated monthly.
Khan el-Khalili
Market · CairoKhan el-Khalili is a historic bazaar district in central Cairo, established as a trade centre during the Mamluk period.
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Market · CairoFree entryKhan Al-Khalili is Cairo's most iconic bazaar, a bustling maze of narrow alleys in the heart of Islamic Cairo.
Read our full guide →Egypt Papyrus Museum
Market · GizaFree entryLocated on Abo el Houl Street near the Giza pyramids, the Egypt Papyrus Museum is a unique shopping destination that doubles as a cultural experience.
Read our full guide →Topaz Bazaar
Market · GizaFree entryTopaz Bazaar is a vibrant market located on Abou El Houl El Seyahy Street in the El Haram district of Giza, just a stone's throw from the iconic Pyramids.
Read our full guide →Cleopatra Palace Perfume Bazaar
Market · AswanFree entryCleopatra Palace Perfume Bazaar is a bustling market in the heart of Aswan, Egypt, known for its wide array of perfumes, essential oils, and traditional fragrances.
Read our full guide →Oum El Dounia Tahrir
Market · CairoFree entryOum El Dounia Tahrir is a lively market located on Talaat Harb Street in central Cairo, just steps from Tahrir Square.
Read our full guide →Street of the Tentmakers (Sharia Khayamiya)
Market · CairoFree entrySharia Khayamiya, also known as the Street of the Tentmakers, is a unique covered market in the heart of Islamic Cairo.
Read our full guide →Gaddis & Co.
Market · LuxorFree entryGaddis & Co. is a renowned perfumery and market shop located on Nile Street beside the Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor.
Read our full guide →Khan el-Khalili
Market · GizaKhan el-Khalili is Cairo's most iconic souk, dating back to the 14th century.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the markets in Egypt?
Khan el-Khalili in Cairo is the most reviewed, with 4,341 traveler reviews and a 4.1 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Egypt's markets is worth going out of your way for?
Topaz Bazaar in Giza rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 403 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Egypt has the most markets?
Cairo, with 4 on this list, ahead of Giza on 3. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these markets free to visit?
Yes, 7: Khan Al-Khalili, Egypt Papyrus Museum, Topaz Bazaar and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of markets ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 203 tracked places in Egypt. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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