About 3 blocks from the Nile, running parallel for a good 6-7 blocks is the Aswan tourist Bazaar. This is the cheapest place to buy souvenirs.
Updated Dec 20, 2008
Every herb you can imagine, fresh, also expensive 'safraan' and pitta herbs, different currys, chilli peppers,...
Written Jun 3, 2006
The Aswan bazaar is one of the most beautiful ones in egypt.
Updated Sep 25, 2002
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The Aswan bazaar is one of the most beautiful ones in egypt.
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Q: Hi! We only have a couple of days for the Luxor/Aswan/Abu Simbel area of Egypt. My question is... 1. would it be more...

A: Hi, by your other posts it seems you only have 5 days in Egypt. Unfortunately you can't do it all in that time. I would stick to Cairo and Luxor and maybe a day trip to...
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I visited Aswan twice in 1983 and in 1999. In november 1997 the Nubia Museum opened its doors. Only this museum maked it worth to visit Aswan again. It's a really must see. It was also nice to see...
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Aswan is considered one of the most picturesque places in Egypt. It is located on the distance about 900 kilometers from Cairo and 200 kilometers from Luxor. In days of pharaohs Aswan was the southern...
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Aswan is a beautiful city in Southern Egypt. A whole lot smaller, quieter and prettier than Cairo and Luxor, it is a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Nile. We unfortunately only had 1 day...
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Aswan has a laid-back feel to it, Aswan reminds me of a quiet little town in the country. Aswan is calming and relaxing, it's charm I believe is it's friendly people. Due to it's extreme heat, Aswan...
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A Coptic word meaning "trade", Aswan is the city furthest south, a garrison for the ancient Egyptians, Romans, Turks, and British, and today remains the capital of Nubia, . The original town was on......
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