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Shopping at El-Souk
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  • Written by stamporama on Nov 2, 2007
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    • The Souk is a long street lined by stores that sells all sorts of souvenirs and handicrafts. The place is a lot smaller but cleaner than the Khan Al-Kalili of Cairo. Be sure not to stray out into the small side streets (which are marked with barriers) as those are not patrolled by the tourist police so you might get into trouble unnecessarily.

    What To Buy: In Cairo, the main buys are essences and papyrus. In Luxor, the primary products are alabaster vases, busts, figurines or anything that can be carved/sculpted from the stone.

    What To Pay: Except in stores with signs "no hassle", always haggle for bargains. They won't agree, walk away. They'll call you if they suddenly change their mind but be sure to pay what you bargained for.

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    balhannah Thu Jul 30, 2009 13:09 UTC
     Must keep in mind your food and taxit tips, good to know. Don't they have fancy looking horse & carriages over there!    		jumpingnorman Sat Feb 14, 2009 05:06 UTC
     I missed this El souk shopping place...I like walking around these huge markets, Norman :)

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