Marsa Alam Safari

Egypt Travel Tips

Practical Egypt travel tips for Red Sea visitors: visas, money, safety, etiquette, tipping and what to expect on a holiday in Marsa Alam.

Egypt Travel Tips6 min read

Shopping in Marsa Alam: What to Buy, How to Haggle and What to Avoid

Shopping in Marsa Alam is low-key: hotel shops, the promenade at Port Ghalib and the old streets of El Quseir rather than big bazaars. Here is what is worth buying, how haggling works, and the souvenirs to leave alone, from coral and shells to anything sold as ancient.