Cairo
Khan el-Khalili
Opening prices can be several times fair value. Walk deeper alleys; negotiate with a smile.
Fair price notes
Scarf 80–200 EGP Opening ask ~800 EGP
Papyrus 150–400 EGP Opening ask ~2000 EGP
Scams at this place
Opening ask 3–10×
Especially papyrus, perfume, alabaster.
Say: Too expensive · Ghali awi
Tea → purchase pressure
Free tea used to trap you in a shop.
Follow-me shortcuts
Detours into commission shops.
Fake silver / perfume
Quality switches after payment.
ATM helpers
Shoulder surfing and fee scams.
What to say
| English | Egyptian Arabic (phonetic) |
|---|---|
| Too expensive | Ghali awi |
| I will look around | Hashouf el-awel |
| Last price? | Akher se3r? |
Tourist police 126 · Ministry hotline 19654
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What’s changed
- 2026-07-30: Page published with dated guidance.
- 2026-07-31: Visual place template + structured scam/price fields.
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USD equivalents move with the EGP rate — treat EGP ranges as the source of truth.