What's Islamic Cairo like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not consider Islamic Cairo? Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as El Kharazaty and Qalawun Complex. There's plenty more to see, including Khan el-Khalili and Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein.
How to get to Islamic Cairo
Flying to:
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Islamic Cairo
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 22.7 mi (36.6 km) from Islamic Cairo
Things to see and do in and around Islamic Cairo
What to see in Islamic Cairo
- Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
- Al-Azhar Mosque
- Al-Azhar University
- Al-Azhar Park
- Sharia al-Muski
Things to do in Islamic Cairo
- Khan el-Khalili
- Heleal Stones
- Carpet & Clothes Market
- Tentmakers Market
Other popular Islamic Cairo attractions
- Midan Hussein Mosque
- Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah
- El Kharazaty
- Mosque of Al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh
- Al-Hakim Mosque
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 30°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 16°C)
- Rainiest months: March, February, January, November (average 4 mm of rainfall)