Make the half-day journey to Darau for the famous camel market. Witness people from all walks of life come to do their business. Professional camel farmers come to trade animals, domestic buyers come to purchase the fresh meat, and you have a front row seat to the action.

Only a short drive from Aswan is Darau, host to the weekly camel market. An important cultural event for the community and region, the “ships of desert” are brought to town as the purveyors of the distinctive beasts vie for business. Absorb the lively atmosphere as the traders haggle over the most prized creatures.

Witness also the butchers trading the cherished meat as the household buyers come down to pick up the delicious joints and steaks. Utilise the expertise of your private guide as you quiz them on the finer points you might otherwise miss. Treasure a valuable chance to garner an insight into the nomads of the desert.