Cairo Unusual Day Tour Visit Camel Market in Birqash

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:

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.

This is an unusual tour that I found fascinating and culturally enriching. Having grown up on a farm in the US, I enjoyed seeing how the market operated as well as learning about the different breedings of the camels. If you want a different sort of experience than looking at museums and Giza, this will definitely give you another side is life in Egypt.

Probably the most unusual tour I have ever been on. There were hundreds of camels, some running around even with one leg tied up. And dozens of auctioneers selling camels all over the market. The tour guide was excellent - kept a close watch on me and protected me from being run over by a camel. Definitely worth it!