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Marsa Matrouh and Siwa · Marsa Matruh

Marsa Matruh market

The coastal town's market: figs, dates, Bedouin wool and beach goods.

€ Budget

Marsa Matruh is the outlet for the western coast's Bedouin tribes, and its market shows it: hand-woven wool rugs, desert honey, dried figs, herbs. In summer it overflows with Egyptian holidaymakers; out of season it becomes a provincial market again.

The extra bit

Bedouin wool rugs are sold by weight as much as by piece: ask where the wool comes from.

Know before you go

Many shops close from October to May, like the rest of the town.

Directions

Town centre, Marsa Matruh

Directions

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