Is it worth buying mangoes and products at Mango Market in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago
TL;DR
Mangoes at Mango Market in Sharm el-Sheikh disappointed visitors — described as sourer than fruit back home. After-sun lotion from there reportedly turned skin blue. If buying henna, stick to uncolored varieties.
One traveler noted that dates and shampoo are cheaper at Fix Price than at Mango Market or rival shops like 'Clooney' — prices there are noticeably better.
Tip: instead of bringing your own shampoo and conditioner, buy small bottles at Mango Market on arrival and just toss the leftovers after the trip.
Exporting mangoes is generally fine: unless you're flying Azur Air or Belavia, a box of mangoes is allowed as extra hand luggage in about 97% of cases.
Mangoes from Mango Market were described as extremely sour — reportedly worse than lemons. Not worth bringing home; supermarkets in your home country likely offer better quality at lower prices.
Dry henna from Egypt makes a decent souvenir. Just make sure to buy uncolored henna — the colored variety tends to spoil quickly.
An after-sun lotion purchased at Mango Market turned skin blue. It took significant effort with soap to wash off. Avoid buying cosmetics or skincare products there.