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Sharm el Sheikh Old Market | Al Sahaba Mosque Sharm

Visit Sharm el Sheikh Old Market, Al Sahaba Mosque inside, and the Herbal Shop with our local guide for the opportunity to shop in the most economical market

What to do in Sharm el Sheikh

The best attractions & places to visit in Sharm el Sheikh on the Sharm City Tour with an experienced local guide.

When in Sharm el Sheikh, your first question is, “What to do in Sharm el Sheikh?
What are the best places to visit and the most visited attractions in Sharm el Sheikh?
You need a city tour with an expert local guide to know where to go and what to do.
Here is what we offer to satisfy your aspirations:

Sharm el Sheikh Old Market

We will pick you up from your hotel with our local guide to visit Sharm el Sheikh Old Market.
Where can you visit the most beautiful mosque, whose name is “Al Sahaba Mosque Sharm el Sheikh.”
Visit the Old Market herbalist’s shop and take a tour by walking and looking at all the shops and the bazaar, where you can get some nice souvenirs as well.

Al Sahaba Mosque Sharm El Sheikh

We will enter Al Sahaba mosque, see how it is structured, and listen to some interesting information about the city, people, culture, religion, habits, and traditions.
It’s one of the best places that you could visit in Sharm el Sheikh.
It’s the oldest and the cheapest one as well to buy typical Egyptian stuff like natural herbs and spices.

Eventually, we will take you back to your hotel, full of the interesting and unforgettable experiences of the city of peace, “Sharm el Sheikh.”

What to do in Sharm el Sheikh with Travelino Club local guides

Information about the Al Sahaba Mosque Sharm el Sheikh:
The mosque is famous for its 70-meter-tall minarets and its style, which blends Ottoman, Fatimid, and Mamluk elements. It is one of the most impressive mosques in the area and a tourist attraction.

Location: At the entrance to the Old Sharm market.
Hours: Hours vary between summer and winter.
In summer, evening hours are from 8:00 PM to midnight.
In winter, afternoon hours are from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Admission: Free for everyone during certain hours.

Clothes to enter the Al Sahaba Mosque Sharm el Sheikh:
For men: long trousers or knee-length shorts.
For women: a long, loose-fitting dress that covers the entire body, long sleeves, and a scarf that covers the hair and neck.
A fitting room is available on site where you can obtain a suitable dress (abaya) free of charge.
Shoes must be removed before entering the prayer hall.

Please note that during the high season, especially in the evening and in summer, there may be a long line to get your dress from the fitting room.
Therefore, it is advisable to arrive dressed appropriately.

Information about the herbalist’s shop in Old Town Sharm:

Herbalism is the ancient art and science of studying, harvesting, processing, and selling medicinal and aromatic plants for therapeutic, health, or cosmetic purposes. It includes knowledge of medicinal herbs, extraction techniques (herbal teas, oils, and extracts), and the sale of natural products.

Here are the key points of herbalism:
Purpose: Use of herbs and their derivatives to promote well-being, prevent ailments (phytotherapeutic herbalism), or for cosmetic and nutritional purposes.

Common products: dried herbs for herbal teas, infusions, and decoctions; essential oils; mother tinctures; creams, supplements, and aromatic plants.

History: It is based on a thousand-year-old tradition, enriched today by scientific studies on the properties of plants (phytotherapy).

Location: An herbalist’s shop is also a specialized shop where an expert (herbalist) recommends natural remedies.

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