A place travelers can visit Sharm el Sheikh Old Market

Reviews: Sharm el Sheikh Old Market

General description: Sharm el Sheikh Old Market

The Old Market is the name of the Old Town in Sharm El Sheikh and is a culturally rich and bustling place full of color, sounds and smells. It is a great place for tourists to go shopping and soak in the atmosphere and it is also very popular with locals.

From the Airport to the Old Market
• It takes about 15 minutes from the Airport to the Old Market.
• Most Hotels run a shuttle bus otherwise you can get a taxi or local transport
• If getting a taxi it is advisable to negotiate the price in advance.
• Taxi should cost around 40 Egyptian pounds.

Shopping in the Old Market
Old Market is like a typical Egyptian bazaar, except it is fenced off and guarded by the tourist police. There are shops everywhere offering water pipes, souvenirs, jewelry, oil paintings, handbags, shoes and clothes. Being a tourist means you will be approached on every corner by people hoping to bring you to their shop or restaurant. Haggling is a way of life and can be enjoyable but does take time, sometimes up to an hour. Stay patient and strong or move on to the next shop.
The evenings are when the Old Market is at its most charming
How to avoid being married for a few camels
Dress respectfully when you are away from the tourist resorts. This is especially important for women, try to cover your shoulders, but men should also pay attention as most Egyptians find shorts on men ridiculous. Western women are especially popular in Egypt and many a man would happily marry them in exchange for some camels. To avoid hassle it may be easier to wear a wedding ring.

Food, drink and tipping
In the Old Market there are restaurants of all kinds and there is always a place nearby selling local style snacks. It’s not expensive. A sumptuous meal for four including drinks can be provided for around $30 plus 50-10% tip. In many restaurants you pay the person in charge of the money so if you want the money going to the waiter you will need to discreetly tip them before paying

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