The famous Tel Aviv market offers a glimpse into the lives of Israel's merchant class.
By MAGALI DRUSCOVICHUpdated: JUNE 25, 2015 14:46Shuk HaCarmel after dark(photo credit: MAGALI DRUSCOVICH)
When the windows are shut and tourists head back to their hotels and guest houses, the famous Tel Aviv market, Shuk HaCarmel can relax. Good night lights, good night bright colors; until the market place reopens the following day.Shuk HaCarmel after dark Last sales before closing19:00 and the local's start to closeMerchants throw away fruit, trash in the streets - tomorrow brings a new day
Streets of the shuk covered in trashShuk scenesMerchants store their remaining merchandise behind the main streetsWork items20:30 and a few remaining businesses stay open to sift through what they can use again tomorrowTaking a break before continuing with street cleaningOnce the trash is cleared, water will be used to wash the day awayA dumpster arrives to remove garbage at the end of the dayAllenby and HaCarmelGoodnight Shuk HaCarmel