Khan El Khalili .. the best popular market in Cairo

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - is one of the most famous and oldest markets in the world. Travelers to Egypt and Cairo must include this ancient tourist attraction on their list.

Khan al-Khalili market is located next to the Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo , and the history of this popular market dates back to more than 600 years ago, as it was established in the Mamluk era when it was founded by the Mamluk Prince Jarkas al-Khalili who came from the Palestinian city of Hebron, and this is the reason why the neighborhood in which the market is located is called "Khan Al-Khalily".

Khan al-Khalili is distinguished by its authentic Islamic architecture, with its closely intertwined alleys paved with shiny black basalt stones, with its defiant wooden ceilings, not to mention the shops, shops and basements full of rare antiques, which made it the best place for acquiring Egyptian gifts and souvenirs.

In addition to the shops and bazaars, Khan El Khalili also includes many popular restaurants that invite the visitor to taste popular Egyptian foods, as well as popular cafes that invite you to get to know more about the life of the locals there.

Do not miss drinking some Arabic coffee or green tea at Al-Fishawi Café, which dates back to its founding in the year 1769 AD. It is a wonderful experience that you can do before starting your tour inside the market, after or when you feel tired.

The Khan al-Khalili neighborhood has always been a source of inspiration for many Egyptian writers in their works, perhaps the most famous of which is the novel "Khan al-Khalili" by the great Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz, and perhaps this will be one of the reasons for visiting the old neighborhood, the historical market.