Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Originally built in 14th century as a caravanserai, Khan el-Khalili was a souk where traders from diverse regions gathered to sell their goods. In ancient times, the bazaar was known for sale of cotton and precious jewellery items and old caravanserai also saw regular trade of slaves. Today it is a chaotic bazaar with local traders selling goods for daily needs, including cheap Chinese toys and clothes. Local Egyptians flock the market for their routine purchases and the bazaar is a major tourist attraction. The distinctive areas of Spice and Jewellery corners are worth visiting. The lanes of Khan el-Khalili are lined with small shops dealing in souvenirs, antiques, jewellery and semi-precious stones. Besides shops, there are several coffee shops where you can enjoy Arabian music over traditional Arabic coffee. In by lanes of Khan el-Khalili you can also spot beautifully carved old balconies and some hidden Islamic architecture. You can pick nic nacs for your friends and family from here. Haggle well to get the best of the deals.