The Venice of Egypt
El Max, where hundreds of boats dart through the canals, has been called the “Venice of Egypt” for its waterways and relaxed atmosphere.
But in the village in the coastal Mediterranean city of Alexandria, a district of families dependant on fishing for their livelihood is struggling to navigate Egypt's economic troubles.
A fisherman repairs his boat at the entrance to the fishermen's village in El Max.
A boy walks at the beach in front of boats.
Fishermen repair their nets in the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.
A fisherman sails his boat as he travels under a bridge.
Crabs are seen for sale in the El Max area.
A fisherman collects fish from his net.
People sit in a cafe at the entrance gate to El Max.
Boats are moored in front of houses.
People crowd onto a slide at a public beach.
A student walks over a bridge after school.
A man looks out from his balcony in El Max.
A boy plays under a pipe in the fishermen’s village.
A bird, which is covered in oil, stands on a girder.
63-year-old fisherman El Hag Saleh stands at his door, under a poster of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Saleh shows family photographs at his home.
Saleh holds a picture of himself as a young man, when he served in the army.
Donia draws a bird as she does her homework.
50-year-old Om Mostafa cooks in her kitchen.
