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Khan el Khalili: Cairo Traditional Market
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  • I have read many enthutiastic tips from other members about Al Khalili market in Cairo. That is why I was really surprised when the tour agent who plan my cairo trip discouraged me to go there. It won`t be a good place to visit on a raining day as it is an opened market. It is still a very interesting place for me to see such an arabic traditional market. My tour guide recommended me not to buy anything from there for the souvenirs as most of the things will be made in China not Egypt. I wonder why their government don`t try to do some renovation in AL-Khalili like good parking places and streets. Mud and water will be everywhere when it rains. It is a good example for the ancient arabic market actually. No matter what others said about Al-Khalili and no matter how hard your tour guide try to force you not to go there, YOU MUST SEE THIS PLACE. Though you may not buy anything, you will be excited to see all the activities in that market. If you want to buy something there, enhance your bargain skill.:-))


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    Khan el Khalili: Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
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  • The Khan el-Khalili Bazaar is situated at one corner of a triangle of markets that go south to Bab Zuwayla and west to Azbakiyyah. The Khan is bordered on the south by al-Azhar Street and on the west by the Muski Market. It was established about the XV-th century on the site of a Fatimid castle, which has preserved its old world character, although the shops now cater for the tourist trade (carpets, jewelry, antiques, perfume, etc.). One of the old original gates guards the entrance to the original courtyard which lies midway down Sikkit al-Badistan (street). Egyptian buyers generally shop in the area north of al-Badistan and to the west, where prices may be lower. Better deals for gold and silver are to be found west of the Khan along the "street of the goldsellers", and further on one will find the Brass and Coppersmith Markets. You may watch my video-clip from my personal channel on YouTube: 5 min 52 sec Egypt Cairo Khan al-Khalili Bazaar 2007 You may find the exact direction with my photos on my Google Earth Panoramio Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and Mosque

  • Directions: You may find the exact direction on Google Earth in Islamic Cairo with the coordinates: 30º 2' 52.39" N and 31º 15' 41.90" E

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    Khan el Khalili: shopping in khan el khalili
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  • thats me in elfishawy cafe  oct2005 - Cairo
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    The grand souk of Cairo since the 14th century, this market fills the streets that slope gently down from Midan El-Hussein. With sections devoted to a Gold Bazaar, a Spice Bazaar, and a Perfume Bazaar, anything you'd ever want to find can be bargained for here—and hard bargaining is Egypt's most popular non-contact sport. Even if you don't plan to shop, the swirl of commerce, scent of spices, and colors of 1,001 Arabian goods make the market one of Cairo's top sights and a photographer's dream. Try to venture a bit beyond Midan El-Hussein before buying, as the goods get less touristy and the sellers less devoted to fleecing foreigners the deeper you get. It's closed Sundays. and generally speaking khan el khalili is a very big shopping area for tourists to buy souvenirs such as the papyrus,the perfumes,and galabias and alot of other things,and ofcourse dont forget to go to ELFISHAWY CAFE and enjoy smoking Egyptian shisha,im sure u'll like it its amazing

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    Khan el Khalili: Fishawy Coffee Shop
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  • Here is a photo of me & my friend Noura who i met in Cairo, i took her to Khan El Khalili during my visit as she has never been there before. We had a great night & went to the famous Fishawy Coffee Shop & smoked shisha & had pepsi & 7up. Her username on VT is EgyptianDiamond. It was very busy in Khan El Khalili during this time as it is Ramadan & everybody wants to have fun & party, the atmosphere is great.


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    Khan el Khalili: Smell the Histroy of cairo
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  • If you r in Cairo then you will not miss the khan el Khalili area in Al Hussien district. It use to be a center for commercial and trade interactions and the architecture of the place will show you this. Now it is still used for the same purpose but with different looks and type of goods. You will go shopping, walking, eating, drinking, smoking shisha and my favorite is watching the different groups of people coming from all over Egypt and abroad in this area. The mosques (Al Hussien) is one very important religious site for many Egyptians. They go there to pray and get the blessings of Al hussien who is the relative of the muslim prophet Mohammad. Due to the 100s of years of trade theat included herbs and essance, the place has its unique smell that you might get addicted to. Outside the mosques wear what you want but not very short so to avoid the parasetic touches of the kids and the big kids. If you are planning to visit the mosques where the shrine is inside, then make sure to wear conservative clothes under your knees and ladies should get a hair cover as a respect for the place.

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  • Directions: Al hussien district

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    Khan el Khalili: Khan el-Khalili - Cairo's heart
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  • Cairo's Bazaar, built in 1382, is a real quarter of small stores renown all over the world for gold and silver jewelry and copper decoration objects, but also for leather, perfumes and antiquities. A Cairo visit is not complete without a visit to the bazaar!


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    Khan el Khalili: Why do I love thee?
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  • I don't know why, but unlike Istanbul's Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar) which was clearly a tourist trap, I just fell in love with Khan el-Khalili, Cairo's (and arguably Egypt's) largest souk, which began as a small trading outpost in the 14th century A.D. Could it be the unpaved, dusty alleys lined with screaming hawkers? Or the colorful spice souks and the atmospheric ahwas (coffeehouses) filled with tourists and locals alike? Or is it simply the fact that most of the rough and tumble trade that goes on here are genuine, day-to-day activities carried out by the locals themselves in contrast to the contrived, mainly-for-tourist atmosphere that was characteristic of Kapali Carsi, which was how I initially expected Khan el-Khalili to be? Lucky me, I was wrong all along. While many souks, especially those close to Al Hussein Mosque, cater to tourists' insatiable appetite for trinkets and souvenirs, the inner souks, hidden behind medieval gates and known only to Khan el-Khalili regulars and adventurous tourists, are genuinely functioning markets where the trading of all things essential and not-so-essential had been going since the Medieval period. All does one need is a genuine sense of adventure and curiosity not to mention patience, in discovering these hidden nooks and crannies. A good camera also helps in capturing these priceless scenes.

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  • Directions: Taxi is easiest way to go, about EGP 5 from Midan Tahrir to Al Hussein Mosque. You can also take the Metro (to Al-Marg from Midan Tahrir station), get off at Ataba station, which would cost EGP 1 one-way. From Ataba, it's a 10-min walk via Al Azhar St.

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    Khan el Khalili: Midan Hussein
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  • The Midan Hussein was one of the main sqares of medieval Cairo. At the southern side is the Al-Azhar mosque and at the northern side the Mosque of Sayyidna-al-Hussein. The last one is a very sacred islamic site containing one of the most holy relics, the head of the grandson of the Prophet. Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter this mosque. The Midan Hussein is a important square at times of religious festivals. The square is then very crowded.

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    Khan el Khalili: Islamic Cairo
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  • From the Midan Hussein, the Muski and the Azhar street you can enter the world of Khan al Khalili with the narrow alleys. This is the world of hundreds of markets and shops where you can buy everything. You can look around for hours or do some shopping and bargaining. There are different areas, for gold & silver, antiques, spices, perfumes, carpets,cloth, brass, copper and much more.

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    Khan el Khalili: Visit the oldest Cairo’ market a.k.a. Khan el-Khal
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  • Khan el-Khalilli, altough a very touristic market, has to be consider a must once you are in Cairo. First of all because of his colours, and then becasue this is the oldest market in the city. You will find in the surround a lot of mosquee and a lot of nice bars ( like the oldest bar, the mirrow bar>>check my tip). A walk in the market is definitely a must, but be prepared!!! They will try to sell you what so ever!

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