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Khan el Khalili Cairo
72 Reviews It is the place to buy typically oriental souvenirs and handmade crafts. Atmospheres of this traditional market with the labyrinth layout of the streets gives visitors o lot of pleasure and impression...
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Local Products Marrakesh
27 Reviews Good buys include fashion accesories, fabrics, spices, natural oils, pottery, and leather goods, especially shoes and slippers. In the souks it's like a market place which specialises in particular...
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Shopping Malls Cape Town
38 Reviews Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become South Africa's most visited destination.. You can buy...
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local open markets Alexandria
5 Reviews On a few occasions during my stay I found myself wondering a local market, not sure of the name, but I am sure there are similar markets throughout Alexandria. They were alive, with local people...
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Supermarkets Cairo
15 Reviews There are two main supermarkets, or "Markets" as they're called in Cairo. In my area of Zamalek, I visit the two main suppliers of Metro and Alpha. These are typical supermarkets with aisles and many...
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Food and Drink Marrakesh
17 Reviews Moroccan, is now one of my favourite cuisines, with it's tasty tagines, cous cous, etc. Whenever I travel, I usually try to buy spices, a recipe book or other food related objects. On this trip I...
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Flea Markets Cape Town
12 Reviews awsome.... thats what you really need to buy from south africa... south african crafts which either made of wood or leather usually. its a must to visit if you are in capetown. also you can enjoy...
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Clothes & Shoes Marrakesh
11 Reviews The Jalaba or Jellabas is a traditional dress of Morocco. It is more like an robe or overcoat with a hood. Both men and women wear the Jalaba but can be different colours and materials. The Jabador is...
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Informal Markets Cape Town
19 Reviews There are few shops near the Sea Point which sells African style crafts made out of wood, ivory, ostrich egg, animal tail & horns. There are plenty of choices to pick up gifts or souvenirs from those...
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Carpets Marrakesh
8 Reviews Should you decide to buy, they will package the rug up into such a small square, it is amazing but easier for transporting back home. Of course the size doesn’t not equate to the weight which of...
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Souvenir Shops Marrakesh
5 Reviews A trip to Marrakesh isn’t complete without a visit to the souks, and bargaining there is a holiday experience in itself. But it’s not one that everyone enjoys, and even if you do, sometimes it’s good...
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Lamps Marrakesh
4 Reviews The industry of local arts and crafts that goes on in the souk is highly regarded - industrious, talented, artistic and wide ranging in selection for the customer. Shop for what you like, then you...
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Music & Musical Instruments Marrakesh
5 Reviews Whenever I travel, I like to listen to the local music. I usually return from my holidays with a few cd's. Morocco has a variety of styles - Arabic, Arabic-Andalucian, Berber, Gnawa or Gnaoua(a...
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Perfume Marrakesh
2 Reviews Our local guide took our group to a local Cosmetic Pharmacy during the tour of the medina. The display of cosmetics manufactured from local herbs was amazing, creams, deodourants, potions to clear...
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Paintings Marrakesh
1 Review I bought this small oil painting on canvas of a Marrakesh street scene fom a shop near Dar Si Said- as a souvenir of my trip, it was easy to carry, lightweight, and reminded me of my wanderings around...
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Tatoos Marrakesh
1 Review This is a must. Tattoo yourself with the local J'ma Al-Fna main square. don't pay more than 20 dirhams to a harm tattoo. 2€. od course that if you ant to be nice just pay 30 dirhamns. it's actually up...
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This is one of the few "normal western Malls" I have ever found in Africa. Is not very different from what you can find in any american or european city, but is not what one expects to find in an African country.There are many interesting shops, and wonderful restaurants with nice terraces to have lunch by the sea, looking at the fishes going up and down.
The biggest and most famous market of Cairo was built in 1382. It covers a huge area in the center of the city, where you can find a wide variety of articles, from plastic stuff to embridery, from cafes to mosques.Besides its commercial activity, the market (think of it more as a quarter than as a Mall) has always been a gathering point, a center for the social life in Cairo. Not long ago, you could meet Nobel Prize writer Naguib Mahfouz chatting and enjoying his narguile in the El-Fishawi Cafe, or Cafe of Mirrors. If you wanna take a virtual tour around, go to the Virtual Khan el Khalili page... and don't forget to bargain! :-)For a map, click here.
KALULU, the camp hand! I felt really bad. Hewant to sell me a few things that he and his wife had made. But I couldn't take it with me. It would have got destroyed by the time I got home! So, the best thing to do. HAND OVER THE MONEY! They will understand! GALLA CAMP, KENYA 10/2001 Things that will fit in your bag. Yet not get crushed!
East Africa-Baskets-Beaded tribal jewellery(Kenya and Tanzania)-Spices(Zanzibar)-Fabrics and batiks-Soapstone carvings-Carved wooden chests
Central Africa-Beads-Decorated gourds(Cameroon)-Jewellery(Gabon)-Leatherwork(northern Cameroon)- Woodcarvings and Masks(Congo, DRC, CAR)
Purchase a Kaftan and a Jalaba. Also, brassware and carpets. Can't be beat.You can also watch them weaving the carpets.
Four Seasons At The First Cairo
4 Reviews and 208 Opinions You must go through a street barrack and through metal detectors just to get to the elevator and get...
The Table Bay Hotel Cape Town
9 Reviews and 345 Opinions One of the more expensive options, but if you can afford it then go for it. The location is great,...
Riad Kniza Marrakesh
2 Reviews and 563 Opinions Beautifully decorated room, cozy aura, clean bathroom, delicious food and warmhearted staff. I got...
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