Birqash Camel Market Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Birqash Camel Market
- Experience local Egyptian culture
- Guided tour with expert insights
- Round-trip transport from Cairo
- Authentic market atmosphere
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Cairo
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Visit to Birqash Camel Market
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . Egypt’s largest camel market is held at Birqash (pronounced Bir’ash), a small village 35km northwest of Cairo, just on the edge of the Delta’s cultivated land. It's not for the faint of heart – many traders treat the camels with intense cruelty – but it's a very local experience. Hundreds of camels are sold here every market day, with the liveliest action between 7am and 10am. Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers; if you are not arriving by cruise ship, please do not book this tour.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; participants should have a moderate physical fitness level.
- Infants must sit on laps during the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Traveler reviews
Too bad it was not Auction day.
We wanted to go to a camel auction. Unfortunatlaty the day we went it was closed. Thier were several camels there but bassically it was not open. Would have been better on auction day.
Camel market Cairo
A visit that felt like going back in time. Almost biblical. But the treatment of animals was shocking. We went with a guide and it was recommended as a glimpse of authentic Egyptian culture. This market is huge with hundreds of animals. It is chaotic. Loud. Overwhelming. I’ve see. Nothing like it. But it was the treatment of the animals that was shocking. It was brutal. I am sure they are stubborn beasts but the treatment I saw was shocking and unnecessary. Animal welfare is clearly not a priority. I would think carefully before going here and I certainly wouldn’t take children.
The best experience I had in Cairo
This was an amazing experience but not for the faint of heart. As a frequent visitor, I had been alll over, seen the museums, most of Egypt, so the unusual in the title really caught my eye. Boy, did it live up to the hype. Camels, big ones fresh from Sudan, running everywhere, chaos just barely controlled. But it was truly wonderful. The guide was wonderful, explaining it all and pointing out various camel buyers that he knew. One caveat, most of the camels were destined for Eid el Adha plates and restaurants:
Experience of a lifetime
This was a trip that I will definitely remember! What an experience! Mo was a fantastic guide, completely calm in a crazy market! Bear in mind there are runaway camels so you need to be on your toes!
Got Burned by no-show EMO
I did not upload any photos because I never took any photos. Why? Because the driver/guide never showed up for the trip at the hotel. They did not answer the phone either. Or respond to WhatsApp message from me. So EMO tours has a lot of improving to do if they want to be professional and responsible. I could never recommend EMO tours to anyone. Worse part is that it was the last chance to make the trip before leaving Al Cairo.