Khan el Khalili

About the Site

Khan el-Khalili is Cairo's great bazaar, founded in the 14th century as a caravanserai for merchants in the heart of Fatimid Cairo. Its maze of alleys still bustles with workshops and shops.

Browse brass lanterns, spices, perfumes, silver, textiles and souvenirs, then rest at El Fishawy, a café open for more than two centuries. The bazaar sits next to Al-Hussein Mosque and the medieval monuments of Al-Muizz Street.

Visiting tips

Haggle with a smile, come in the evening when it is cooler and livelier, and keep an eye on your belongings in the crowds.

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