Hurghada used to be small fishermen village. Today, this is the city full of tourists and numerous attractions, restaurants, night clubs, shops, artisan markets etc.
In local shops visitors can really find everything, from various spices, souvenirs made of famous alabaster stone, all kinds of teas, sweets made of date tree fruits and sesame, all kinds of oils, from skin care to parfums etc.
However, visiting Hurghada downtown can be quite stressful for its visitors. If visitors are using taxi from their hotel they will usually get a “guide” that will wait for them in Hurhada. He will show them around the Hurhada downtown. This “guide” will take you to selected shops where you may look around and buy some souvenirs. The shops that you will visit have a deal with “guide” who will later take the percentage from the shop owners. The prices you will find in these shops are generally really high. Usually, in the shops near your hotels, you will find much better prices. For instance, famous Egyptian red tea can cost 5 times more in Hurghada shops then in the shops near your hotel.
Pay attention, that not one single item, has a price tag attached.
If you decide, on the other hand, to move on your own in Hurghada downtown, be prepared that all street sellers will try to make you come to their shop. In both cases, if you wish to purchase something, you need to bargain and a lot.
The most beautiful thing to see in the Hurghada Downtown is El Dahar Mosque.Truly amazing monument that illuminates the entire city.
