Khan EL-Khalil Bazaar
Khan el-Khalili is one of the most famous, oldest, and the most visited tourist Souk bazaar in Egypt and the Middle East. The major market’s in the Islamic district of Cairo, 7 miles from downtown Cairo. It’s maintained as a main attraction for tourists and Egyptians alike.
The market dates back to 14 century AD, It’s named after Prince Jaharkas Al-Khalili, who was one of the powerful Mamluke Princes in the 14th century AD. It was originally a hub for traveling traders in the Fatimid era.
Khan el-Khalili is famous for its exotic and typical oriental souvenirs, furniture, handmade crafts, blown glass, lamps, gold, silver, and jewelry. It’s also filled with papyrus paintings, scarves, t-shirts, spices, perfumes, Egyptian style clothing, Islamic clothes, applique, hand-made chess sets or wooden boxes, spoons, and lots of cheap gifts. While shopping in this old area, you’ll notice the labyrinth layout of its narrow streets and the lively medieval atmospheres of this vivid traditional market.
There are several coffeehouses, restaurants. Al Fishawy is the oldest café in Cairo, decorated with large mirrors and old furniture. It used to be frequented by Naguib Mahfouz, Egyptian Nobel laureate author.
