Souq Ibrahimiyya

Alexandria


This is one of our favourite markets for peeking into Egyptian life. Down several tiny, covered side streets near the Sporting Club, it’s packed with fresh produce, piles of still-wet seafood and stalls selling poultry and meats, both before and after they’ve seen the butcher’s block. It’s best in the morning, when the vendors are most vocal and enthusiastic.


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