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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.

Short Summary

  • 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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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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@Goncaydog 2025-12-04

I am glad you don't make any drama. Other famous food travelers made a huge sin about Egypt; you are a very humble and respectful person, and you know how to communicate with locals!

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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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@Khalidx-1991 2025-12-03

Great food and zero scammers this the only video that makes Egypt good to visit

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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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@karkor65 2025-12-14

Hey Mark, I'm original from Egypt born and raised in Cairo however I did enjoy ur video too much you made feel like wanna go to Egypt today. Great videos man I really appreciated and recommend your videos to everyone

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@kev2020 2025-12-04

I love Egypt. Their green chickpea falafel is my absolute favorite. I had foul, falafel, and Koshari every day and can't wait to go back.

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@JodyJoe-JJ 2025-12-31

🇪🇬 Egyptian & Nubian food is divinely delicious, I've never been to Egypt to try the food in it's native country of origin, but I've had it in the states & it's some of my favorite cuisine. 🫓🍛🥗🧆🥘🍲🫜🐟🦐🦑🐙🦞🦀🍤🫖🍵🍶

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@Shivimoop 2026-01-03

Went to Egypt in 2024 with my sister and we travelled as well from Cairo to Luxor, took a Cruise down the river Nile and ended up in Aswan. Then off to Marsa Alam for some nice beach time and diving and also visited Hurghada to complete the list. Apart from Hurghada (too touristy and loud) we loved it! All the temples, the landscapes, fresh fruit, friendly locals... Just all around really great. Sure, there were scammers too, but if you are aware and not a complete snoozer, you'll do just fine. We will definitely be back soon to explore other places we didn't see the first time around. It was so beautiful, the weather was perfect every single day in August/September and the country is also safe for two female travellers. We loved our time there <3 And the food... Just fantastic. My favourite were the green falafel with flat bread and pickled veggies and the sweets! :D

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