Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
What the experts agree on
Egypt's largest souk, a bustling maze of twisting alleyways dating to the 1300s in the heart of Islamic Cairo. Experts love its historic energy and endless commercial buzz—worth hours of wandering.
“Take the time to stroll about Egypt's biggest souk, which spreads out at the heart of Islamic Cairo, between Muizz li-Din Allah Street and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque.”
– Michelin Guide
"The Khan has been a marketplace since the end of the 14th century; commercial activity is its lifeblood." Full review
"Bustling doesn't begin to describe this souk, located in a dense network of twisting alleys." Full review
"A beautiful teahouse at Khan El Khalili, the impressive souk in Cairo which dates to the 1300's. Could have spent a week in the bazaar!" Full review