Cairo shopping deals and bargain tips
Any Travel Deals: The beautiful Egyptian city of Cairo is a travel spot where you can just get lost in the bazaars (marketplaces) while shopping. Tourists can shop for carpets, shoes, books and even camels, if it really interests you. If you decide to travel to this Africa nation for a shopping spree, then leave all your valuables in a safe hotel room and enjoy the shopping paradise in Cairo. We’ve got a list of some shopping deals to keep a lookout for, and some street smart bargain tips to make it worth every penny.
1. Camel Bazaar – You may not be interested in buying a camel, but the place is definitely a must catch. The market is held every Friday beyond the Sharia Sudan. Visit the market early morning just to make friends with camels. Isn’t that interesting?
2. Souvenirs – The Khan-Al-Khalili is one of the world’s oldest bazaars. You can shop for gold, perfume, spices, copper, silver and clothes. You can even visit the Khan Misr Touloun locate at the medieval Cairo, in front of the Mosque Ibn Touloun.
3. Fabrics – You can shop for Egyptian cotton and also visit the Tent makers’ Bazaar for appliqué work. One can even find belly dancing costumes at the Khan Al Khalili.
Bargaining tips while shopping in Cairo, Egypt.
1. Stay polite and have a good sense of humor as it is supposed to be fun.
2. Accept the tea offered to you, as it does not obligate you to buy anything and is just a good Egyptian tradition.
3. Walk off to get the price that you want. Don’t look desperate.
4. Buy things that are worth it.
5. In case the price of a product is too high and you do not feel like giving it up, there are several other places where one can find the same thing. Just get a map and research on what else Cairo can offer you.
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