The Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo
The Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo
Khan al-Khalili Market is among the most popular markets that tourists love to visit from time to time, because of the shops it has which offer all the essentials and comforts that the visitors need at any time. Activities such as walking around Khan al-Khalili Souk, especially on its numerous streets after nightfall, peeking into the shops and checking the goods on offer, and even buying the items from the shops, is one of the most fun things to do in Khan al-Khalili Souk.
If you are wondering about the best time to visit Khan al-Khalili, it is from six o’clock in the evening, especially in summer, which is when the tourists and the local residents start to pour into the Khan al-Khalili, as they try to experience the wonder that is the night atmosphere with its many beaches, street cafes, shops and burning the midnight oil in the serene streets of Khan al-Khalili.
Back in the Mamluk era, a prince named Jaharks al-Khalili from the Hebron region of Palestine ordered the construction of a huge square building surrounded by a large courtyard containing a large number of shops and houses, which is called the “Khan”.
The upper class of the Egyptian people got the houses and warehouses in the Khan al-Khalili, and the middle class got the shops.
Since then, the Khan was named after the Mamluk prince Jaharkas al-Khalili “Khan al-Khalili” and became the most famous and oldest market in ancient Egypt, and tourists flock to it at the best time to visit Khan al-Khalili and is considered one of the most important tourist places in Cairo.
Having understood the appropriate period for a trip to Khan El Khalili, it is now time to focus on discussing the enjoyable activities you can engage in while in the bazaar of Khan El Khalili in going to Cairo. Exploring Khan El Khalili, lets look at these activities on a fun tour of the market:
Be prepared to be fascinated as you step into Khan El Khalili, with a multitude of multiple stores lined up on the street as well as the other alleyways where you benefit in knowing the different products and their prices found in Khan El Khalili.
There are many clothing shops on Khan al-Khalili Street, especially donned with very colorful and decorated women’s apparel that attracts the attention of guests. Go on and continue exploring the many alleys found in Khan al-Khalili when you begin spotting chic leather bags and shoes of many designs and styles made from strong textile fabrics.
While wandering around Khan El Khalili, you'll find surprising crafts shops, especially copper crafts made by artisans such as pottery pots, which are a must-have. Stop for a few minutes in front of the antique shops that sell beautifully shaped antiques that you can buy as souvenirs at the best time to visit Khan El Khalili.
The accessories and jewelry stores will undoubtedly catch your attention for the beautiful displays they contain, whether inside the stores or on the street shelves, the unique designs will definitely make you buy before you leave Khan Al Khalili Souk.
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