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Khan al-Khalili

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Good for: people watching, Shopping, meeting locals, city buzz, night time

Not good for: crowds

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Lonely Planet review for Khan al-Khalili

Jaundiced travellers often dismiss the Khan al-Khalili as a tourist trap; there's no ignoring the fact that it's a favoured stop of tour buses and has all the associated annoyances (touts and tat) that come with them. But it's worth remembering that Cairenes have plied their trades here since the founding of the Khan in the 14th century - the buying and selling didn't begin with the arrival of the first tour group.

Today the market still plays an important role in the day-to-day commercial life of thousands of locals.

 

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    Not just tourist tat

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    While it is true that the area immediately adjacent to the Al Azhar mosque has a lot of stalls dedicated to nasty tourist trinkets this vast maze of a souq has a lot more to offer. Head south of Al Ghouri mosque for the clothes and vegetable markets or head north for lamp stalls, jewelry and more than a few great sheesha and coffee houses.

    Good for: people watching, Shopping, meeting locals, city buzz, night time

    Not good for: crowds

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