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Home » Photo Galleries » Cairo – Khan el-Khalili Souq Bazaar
Cairo – Khan el-Khalili Souq Bazaar

Cairo – Khan el-Khalili Souq Bazaar

By Ray - Updated: 17/01/2021

Whilst I was in Cairo I had to visit Khan el-Khalili, the oldest Souq and Bazaar in Egypt.

Egypt Travel Photography

I spent a month travelling all over Egypt in January 2019. This is part two of a retrospective series of travel photography images documenting my Egypt trip.

Khan el-Khalili

Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar and is located in Old Cairo and was established in the 14th century. It’s a must see in Cairo and a treasure trove for street photography. Oh, and for shopping!  

Khan el-Khalili is the oldest open air market in Egypt and the whole of the Middle East.

The market is famous for its clothing, perfumes, jewellery, spices and souvenirs. It’s a popular shopping destination for tourists and locals alike. Just remember that many of the souvenirs are made in China whereas the locals are there for traditional artisan goods.

Haggling is the norm in markets like this and a rule of thumb is to pay around one third of the starting price. Payment will be in cash.

Coffee Shops and People Watching

If you’re not interested in shopping there are numerous coffee shops in the market which are great for people watching and chilling out. Ideal for us photographers!

Click on the photos to view full size:

Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 1 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
Khan el-Khalili #1
Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 2 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 3 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 4 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 5 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 6 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 7 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 8 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 9 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 10 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 11 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 12 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
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Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar - 13 of 13 - Old Cairo - Egypt Travel Photography
Khan el-Khalili #13

See the rest of my Egypt Trip:

PART 1 >> Cairo – Giza, Saqqara and Museum
PART 2 >> Cairo – Khan el-Khalili Souq and Bazaar
PART 3 >> Old Cairo and The Citadel

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