Old Cairo (Islamic Cairo), Egypt - the main bazaar and market of Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, Egypt. Let's go to Old Cairo and let's visit the bazaar of Khan El-Khalili. Khan el-Khalili is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air bazaar (souq or market) is filled with unique and exotic items from spices and perfumes to jewellery and souvenirs.
Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي‎) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Khan el-Khalili was established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. Khan el-Khalili is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
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