Bank: Misr Bank, Liberty Sq. (tel. 94 00 63), opposite the police station. Changes traveler’s checks and cash. Open daily 8;30am-2pm and 6-9pm.

Post Office: In New Mosque Sq. and branch on Al-Ganeim St. (Garden St.), parallel to New Valley St. and about 0.5km east, across from the telephone office. Both open Sat.-Thurs. 8am-2pm.

Telephone Office: Al-Ganeim St. From Hamdy Restaurant on New Valley St. walk right (east) to Anwar Restaurant then veer left. Calls within Egypt, and potluck international service. Open 24 hrs. Telephone code: 088.