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Sharm el-Sheikh · Old Market, Sharm el-Sheikh

El Masrien

Fish by weight in the Old Market, half the price of Naama Bay.

€€ Mid-range

A large popular room in the old quarter: you pick your fish at the stall, it comes back grilled with rice, tahini and salads. Part of the clientele is Egyptian, the best indicator in a resort town.

The extra bit

Sea bass and sea bream are the safe bets: ask what came in that morning.

Know before you go

The Old Market is some fifteen minutes by taxi from Naama Bay: agree the fare before getting in.

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Old Market, Sharm el-Sheikh

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