Cairo Shopping

  1. Abd ar-Rahman Harraz

    The sheikh of herbalist and medicinal plants, near the Museum of Islamic Art, has a wealth of medicinal and kitchen spices.

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  2. Attara Ahl al-Beit

    Attara Ahl al-Beit ( M060E; 735 4955; Sharia Shagaret ad-Durr, Zamalek) Excellent spice shop with very friendly service.

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  4. Sekem

    Sekem ( M0834; 738 2724; Sharia Ahmed Sabry) Off Sharia Brazil, Sekem is Cairo's only health food store, selling a small selection of organic products.

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  5. Souq Bab al-Luq

    For fresh fruit and vegetables try Souq Bab al-Luq.

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  7. Tawfiqiyya Souq

    For fresh fruit and vegetables try Tawfiqiyya Souq. It's open late, and there's an exceptionally good dairy store for ricotta-style cheese and rice pudding (around the corner on Sharia Talaat Harb) plus numerous ba'al s, the all-purpose grocers where you can stock up on yogurt, crackers and drinks.

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