Daraw Camel Market
سوق الجمال بدراو
One of Egypt's largest camel markets, where camels from Sudan are traded in an unfiltered, authentic scene.
Daraw lies about 40 km north of Aswan. Camels are often driven by Sudanese traders along the "Forty Days Road," then inspected and sold here before being shipped on to places like Cairo. The main market usually runs from early morning until noon on Sundays, with some seasons also holding markets on Tuesdays. Hundreds of camels and traders haggling make for a dramatic scene, but it is noisy, so watch your step and be mindful of hygiene. Entry is free. Ask politely before taking photos. You can visit the Kom Ombo Temple about 10 km to the north on the same day.
Opening hours
Mainly Sundays, approx. 6:00 AM–12:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- Tombs of the Nobles (Qubbet el-Hawa)
- Aswan Souq (Sharia as-Souq)
- Kitchener's Island (Aswan Botanical Garden)
- Monastery of St. Simeon
- Mausoleum of Aga Khan III
- Elephantine Island
- Sofitel Legend Old Cataract