Shopping

The best souvenirs: handwoven textiles, papyrus art, spices, perfume oils and the famous Egyptian cotton.

• Khan El Khalili: the classic bazaar experience
• Citystars & Cairo Festival City: modern malls
• Bargain in bazaars, pay the tag price in malls
• Egyptian cotton and spices are unbeatable value
• Get an export receipt for carpets and antiques

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Currency

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