Overview
About 40km south of Aswan, the small town of Daraw hosts Egypt's largest camel market. Camels arrive on foot from Sudan's Darfur and Kordofan regions along the ancient 'Forty Days Road' (Darb al-Arba'in), get trucked the final stretch near Abu Simbel, and are then traded here. Tuesday is the busiest trading day, with dealing running from before dawn until around 10am, and cattle, sheep, and goats change hands alongside the camels in a dusty, bustling scene. An adjacent regular market sells vegetables, spices, and leather goods. Free to enter. About 45 minutes to an hour by car from Aswan, usually visited on a tour.
Travel Tips
Book an early-morning tour to see the market at its liveliest. Always ask permission before photographing people directly.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Aswan, Egypt from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Egypt on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Attractions near Daraw Camel Market
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Aswan Souq
Aswan's traditional market with a strong Nubian flavor, filled with spices and handicrafts.
📍 30.7km away
Aswan Corniche
Aswan's riverside promenade, often called Egypt's most beautiful stretch of Nile waterfront.
📍 30.8km away
Aga Khan Mausoleum
A pink-granite hilltop mausoleum for Ismaili Imam Aga Khan III, with beautiful Nile views.
📍 31.2km away
Nubian Village
Brightly painted Nubian houses line the Nile, offering a vibrant cultural experience.
📍 31.5km away
Nubian Museum
An Aga Khan Award-winning museum tracing 3,000 years of Nubian civilization.
📍 31.6km away
Unfinished Obelisk
A 42-meter, 1,200-ton unfinished obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry.
📍 32.2km away
Philae Temple
A temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, famously relocated island and all because of the High Dam.
📍 38.1km away
Things to Do in Aswan
Abu Simbel Sunrise Tour
Depart Aswan at 4 a.m. for a 3-hour drive to greet sunrise at Abu Simbel. Visit the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari and return to Aswan by late afternoon.
Felucca Sail to Nubian Village
A 3-4 hour sail on a traditional felucca along the Nile, calling at the Nubian Village, Kitchener's Botanical Garden, and Elephantine Island. Sunset departures are most popular.
Nubian Home Dinner
Be invited into a Nubian village home to cook and share traditional dishes like tagen ful, sahina, and Nubian coffee over 2-3 hours. Includes henna and Nubian music.