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I Survived Egypt’s Craziest Street Food for 9 Days!! [Full Documentary]

2025-12-03 Travel & Events
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Mark Wiens
Mark Wiens
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Ten Days Immersed in Authentic Egyptian Street Food and History

Discover over 30 essential Egyptian meals, from legendary Cairo street eats to ancient history sites in Luxor and Aswan. This deep dive provides actionable guidance on where and what to eat to experience the country’s true culinary heart.

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  • Locate the king of kebabs and the juiciest minced meat preparation wrapped in caul fat (Tarb).
  • Master authentic Egyptian breakfast staples, including multiple varieties of Ful Medames and oversized stuffed Falafel.
  • Explore regional specialties, like Aswan's fresh Nile seafood and Alexandria’s unique, cheese-laden Hawashi.
  • Integrate culinary adventures with visits to monumental historical sites like the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings.

This documentary tracks a nine-day journey across Egypt, specifically targeting authentic food experiences in Luxor, Aswan, Cairo, and Alexandria. The guide aims to connect readers with local haunts known for specific signature dishes, contrasting the busy energy of Cairo markets with the tranquility of Nubian riverside stays, ensuring readers are equipped with precise eating recommendations.

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Description

Egyptian street food is amazing! Also check out: https://youtu.be/pyWZXA57VS8?si=62V7vaz4vAHFALlA Egypt is a food paradise and in this full documentary we are traveling through Egypt to uncover the best Egyptian street food across the country - from Cairo to Luxor to Aswan to Alexandria - get ready for the great Egyptian food ever! We'll eat some Egyptian dishes that are probably familiar to you, like koshary, ful medames and kofta. But we'll also go deep into Egypt's incredible culture and eat everything from claypot tagines, mulukhiyah (molokhiyya), and the king of all kebabs. Watch the full Egypt food series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMrNQ9xuYVM&list=PL5E204DE4DEF02AD7&index=2 Follow for more food: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWiensAbroad https://www.facebook.com/markwiensfoodvideos https://www.instagram.com/migrationology/ https://www.tiktok.com/@markwiens 👕 T-shirts: https://store.migrationology.com/ 🎥 Camera gear I use: https://amzn.to/3FVdBUd (some of these are affiliate links and I will make a small commission from any sales)

Top Comments (10)

@blacknight7643 2025-12-03

Took 180 years to finish the build. Think about it there were people that spent their whole life time building these temples and they weren't finished after their death and the next generation had to continue building. It is crazy.

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@100milesandrunnin 2025-12-03

You’re the best food vlogger Mark. This one is a movie

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@erictouc6600 2025-12-05

What a food trip. The guy with you looks so calm, friendly.

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@ranaabdelmotimohamed 2025-12-21

Thank you for covering my home country in the most beautiful and respectful manner. I have lived abroad my whole life and I haven’t explored much of it, you have inspired me. Your passion, love and respect for history and culture definitely comes across in your videos.

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@jeanettenfreeland1408 2025-12-03

Hello I love Egypt and your Greece Videos

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@davidcarlin3850 2025-12-05

Mark, I love that you are doing much more than food and taking us on a tour of archeology too. Thank you ❤

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@RehabSAl-Yasmin 2025-12-04

I watched the whole series 9 months agao, and I dont mind to watch this documentary. Thanks mark

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@anthonyloudy666 2025-12-03

3 hours!!! What a treat !

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@staceystar2984 2026-03-12

This was AN EXCELLENT special about Egypt, the food was surprising and looked so good, the local people were Big hearted & friendly.

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@mariamontan2092 2026-02-20

Thank you so much for taking me to this wonderful journey in Egypt and the wonderful food. You are one of the best food vg . Keep us wanted more.

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