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Historic district · Hurghada, Red Sea
El Dahar
Hurghada’s old town, with the market, streets of spice and fabric shops, the El Mina mosque and the fishing boat port.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About El Dahar
El Dahar is Hurghada’s oldest part, in the north of the city, between the hill and the sea. It hosts the souq, with spice, perfume, fabric and handicraft shops, cafés and Egyptian food restaurants frequented by residents.
By the harbor, the El Mina mosque, with two tall minarets, marks the neighborhood, near the fishermen’s pier. The fish market is nearby, with the day’s catch.
El Dahar shows the city of locals, different from the resort strip to the south.
Near the market are bakeries and small Egyptian food outlets, such as koshari and fuul, frequented by residents and cheaper than those in the resorts.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
Late afternoon and evening, when the market gets livelier.
How to get there
By taxi or minibus, in the north of the city, about 7 km from the airport.
Tip
Bargain on prices in the market and visit the mosque between prayer times.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about El Dahar
What is El Dahar?
Hurghada’s old town, with the market, the El Mina mosque and the fishing port.
What to buy in El Dahar?
Spices, perfumes, fabrics and handicrafts at the market.
Where is El Dahar?
In the north of Hurghada, between the hill and the sea.