Must-see shopping in Mediterranean Coast

  • Souq District

    Alexandria

    At the western end of Midan Tahrir, the battered, grand architecture switches scale to something more intimate as you enter the city’s main souq district…

  • Anfushi Fish Market

    Alexandria

    In a city that devours more fish than a hungry seal, you’d expect to find a pretty impressive fish market – and Alexandria delivers. Located at the…

  • Souq Ibrahimiyya

    Alexandria

    This is one of our favourite markets for peeking into Egyptian life. Down several tiny, covered side streets near the Sporting Club, it’s packed with…

  • Attareen Antique Market

    Alexandria

    Antique and junk collectors will have a blast diving through the confusion of backstreets and alleys of this antique market. Many items found their way…

  • City Center Mall

    Alexandria

    A 20-minute drive south of the city, this is one of Alexandria's largest malls and includes the massive supermarket Carrefour that sells everything from…

  • Sayed El Safty

    Alexandria

    Probably the most interesting antique shop in the city. Well worth a browse with a wide variety of antiques and plenty of good junk.

  • Drinkies

    Alexandria

    Takeaway beer is available in the city centre at this aptly named place. It also delivers.

  • Al Maaref Bookshop

    Alexandria

    This centrally located bookshop has a small English-language section that includes titles on Egypt and Alexandria.