🏪 Souk | Khan el-Khalili
Historic marketplace in Islamic Cairo, Egypt
📋 Fast Facts
- Established in the 14th century
- Located in Islamic Cairo, UNESCO World Heritage Site district
- Maze of narrow alleyways, covered arcades, and traditional caravanserais
- Major trading hub for spices, textiles, metalwork, jewelry, and handicrafts
Khan el-Khalili is one of the world's oldest and most celebrated souks, established in the 14th century in the heart of Cairo's Islamic quarter. This sprawling marketplace functions simultaneously as a shopping destination, cultural landmark, and living archive of medieval commercial architecture. The souk remains continuously active and is integral to both local commerce and tourism in Cairo ...