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…
Must-see shopping in Alexandria
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Alexandria
Takeaway beer is available in the city centre at this aptly named place. It also delivers.
Alexandria
This centrally located bookshop has a small English-language section that includes titles on Egypt and Alexandria.