Hurghada, Egypt
Best places to shop in Hurghada
4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Hurghada — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. El Dahar Old Town Souk
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The traditional market in the old quarter — spices, shisha, cotton, papyrus, alabaster and souvenirs.
Where: SoukMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–23:00Cost: BudgetWatch out Opening prices to resort guests run five times the settling price and sellers physically block the aisle. Bargaining is expected and firm; a smile and walking away is the effective move.
2. Senzo Mall and Marina Boulevard
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The modern mall and the marina promenade — international brands, cafés and fixed prices, away from the bargaining.
Where: MallMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–24:00Cost: Mid-range
3. Egyptian cotton and spice shops
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The specialist shops selling long-staple cotton bedding, karkade hibiscus, cumin and Egyptian spice blends.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: Daily 10:00–22:00Cost: Budget–Mid
4. Red Sea coral and shell warning
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Marine souvenirs are widely sold along the coast — coral, shells, pufferfish and turtle products.
Where: Street ShoppingMap: Open in Maps Best time: DailyCost: BudgetWatch out Taking coral or shells from the Red Sea is illegal in Egypt and carries fines at the airport; turtle and many coral products are also CITES-banned for import into the EU, UK and US. Do not buy them.
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