Ad Dahar Souq

Hurghada


Hurghada's souq is a dusty sprawl of lanes crammed with shops selling silver and copper products, leather, papyrus and shisha pipes. This is the place to put your haggling hat on and snag a bargain. It's best visited at night when the day's heat is done and the alleys are packed with people out for an evening stroll.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Hurghada attractions

1. Hurghada Marina

2.35 MILES

Hurghada's marina is a pleasant, car-free place to stroll, especially in the evening. When you get tired of staring out to sea or dreaming about owning…

2. Hurghada Public Beach

2.58 MILES

Hurghada's public beach is not so appealing – it is often full of litter, and foreign women may feel uncomfortable about the attention they will attract…

3. Umm Qamar

8.86 MILES

Umm Qamar, 9km north of the Giftun Islands, is highlighted by three coral towers that are swathed in beautiful soft, purple coral and surrounded by a…

4. Giftun Islands

9.28 MILES

These islands, among the closest to Hurghada, form part of a marine reserve and are surrounded by a number of spectacular reefs teeming with marine life,…

5. Gota Abu Ramada

11.86 MILES

A mind-boggling abundance of marine life is on display here, 5km south of the Giftun Islands, making Gota Abu Ramada a popular spot for underwater…

6. Bibliotheca Alexandrina El Gouna

13.48 MILES

Also known as the Embassy of Knowledge and linked to Alexandria's modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina library, this peaceful oasis is El Gouna's sleepy…

7. Sha’ab Al Erg

15.98 MILES

Ease of access means this is an excellent dive site for beginners, though veteran divers will still enjoy the towering brain corals and fan-encrusted rock…

8. Siyul Kebira

19.73 MILES

The reef’s upper section is home to bannerfish, angelfish and snapper. If the current is strong, you can drift along the wall skirting the edges of huge…