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Khan Al-Khalili: A Tour in Egypt’s Oldest Market in Authentic Cairo

April 30, 2017
Photo Credit: Nada Amr

For tens of years, Khan Al-Khalili has always been one of the most visited places for tourists who want to explore other faces of the Egyptian history. For this, hundreds of vendors have taken this spot as an opportunity to generate higher revenues, benefiting from the different combination of nationality who visit. Khan Al-Khalili is known for its attractions, historic architecture and distinctive places However, Khan Al-Khalili that lies in the very heart of Islamic Cairo doesn’t only have these attractions, it’s also one of the most prominent markets that have loads of goods that have only one thing in common, Originality. What you might miss out on is that it is a shopping destination as well, not only limited to visits. The prices of the majority of the products are reasonable and affordable. Also, the possibility of negotiating with the vendor is always there, so don’t hesitate to unleash the businessman within you to get the best prices. Here are some suggestions that will offer you a unique experience next time you visit Khan Al-Khalili. Decorations aren’t that expensive after all If you are fishing for a more original,…


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