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Aswan Market

Aswan, Egypt
Ranked #1 of 2 shopping in Aswan
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Traveler Description:  This outdoor market is a central feature of Aswan, Egypt’s southernmost city.  Spices, textiles, souvenirs, Nubian baskets, jewelry, and clothing... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Aswan is a very attractive town and compared to Cairo relatively clean and much less dusty. The bazaar here is not a bad place to spend an hour wandering - this is also a place where locals shop so it is not entirely for tourists. Once again becasue there are so few tourists visiting at the moment times are tough... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011

Really great and huge market! Vendors are not as aggressive as other street vendors in Egypt. Haggle hard! And enjoy More

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Cairo, Al Qahirah, Egypt
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

Aswan is the famous city in Upper Egypt about 900 km from Cairo in which we have the famous High Dam it`s shinny in winter max. 20 C famous for the Felucca sailing boats have a nice visit More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011
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Just returned from 2 wonderful weeks in Aswan. The Nile at Aswan is the most beautiful part of the River. The weather was very hot but it was so relaxing taking a boat on the Nile in the heat of the afternoon. Sailing around the many islands and watching the sun go down. Aswan is the ideal place to stay... More

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Malaysia
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2011

After cruising down the River Nile from Luxor, we docked at Aswan on the 4th day. Had heard so much about the Aswan market that a group of us were so keen to pay a visit to this interesting outdoor place. Taking a stroll in the evening after dinner was nice. You will see locals and tourists bargaining hard with... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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143 reviews 143 reviews
Reviews in 53 cities Reviews in 53 cities
202 helpful votes 202 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2010
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I love this kind of market - the crowd bustling with energy and life on these narrow lanes that house markets stalls and shops. You must be good at haggling though! make sure you always pay at least half of what they offer you otherwise you will have asted a lot of money. There is so much to buy and... More

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AUSTRALIA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2010

These were the best markets in the whole of Egypt. Perhaps it was because we had the best best guide in Egypt who took us to these markets. Thanks Aswany. More

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Warren, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2009
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My group visited Aswan toward the end of our Egyptian vacation, so by the time we reached this wonderful town, we already had experience passing through throngs of vendors all trying to sell their wares, sometimes aggressively. Aswan, however, is a city where many Nubians who were displaced by the rising waters of Lake Nasser settled. These people are fun... More

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Wangaratta, Australia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
179 helpful votes 179 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2008
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If you walk along the Nile foreshore in Aswan, you are sure to be hassled by people wanting to sell you something or give you a ride. A common thing is for the horse and cart drivers to offer to take you to the markets for 5 Pound. They then take you to a friends shop and say that they... More

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Washington State
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2008
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I jut got back from a tour of Egypt and we visited many places- cairo, Abu simbel, Luxor - and Aswan has the kindest, most fun market and environment. Of all the markets in Egypt- Aswan was my absolutel favorite. More

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