The Origin of Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt

Khan Al-Khalili is the largest bazaar in the Near East region, and is a must for everyone visiting Cairo, the Egyptian capitol. Khan Al-Khalili is between Al-Hussain mosque, Al-Azhar mosque and Al-Mu’izz el-Din Allah Street, connected to Bab El-Futuh and Bab Zuwayla gates. In the year 1511 Sultan Al-Ghuri tore down the earlier structure and he rebuilt a new Khan Al-Khalili. This are continued to expand throughout the Mamluk era, with additional new caravanserais and historical monuments.

The Beautiful and Colorful Bazaar of Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo, Egypt

There are many elegant monuments around the Khal Al-Khalili area, some of which are the Sultan Barsbay mosque built in 1425. During the days of Muhammad Ali, it was used as an area for merchants trading gold, perfumes, spices and fine jewelry.

Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo, Egypt

Today, the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar is one of the most popular markets around the Middle East region. You can find anything there from clothing, handmade fabrics, copper hand engraved items, gold and silver cartouches, ivory, leather items and much more, where you bargain for all your souvenirs.

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