Truffles

Rare desert truffles reach 3,000 EGP per kilo in Matrouh

Wed, 06 May 2026 - 03:57 GMT

As the spring season begins, the desert of Matrouh has transformed into a hunting ground for "Desert Gold," the rare truffle known locally as Terfas. These fungal tubers, which grow deep beneath the soil following autumn thunderstorms, are currently fetching prices as high as 3,000 EGP per kilogram.

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