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- Cairo
- Khan al-Khalili
Khan al-Khalili
Buzzing with the activities of buying and selling, Khan
al-Khalili is one of the largest markets in the world. It is
situated within Islamic Cairo, a World Heritage Site that attracts
travellers and locals alike. This is the best place to soak up the
colour of Cairo and to people-watch. Traders have been bargaining
in these alleys since the 14th century and it is possible to buy
almost anything, from exotic perfume bottles to everyday Arabic
clothing. On the northern corner of the bazaar is the Mosque of
Sayyidna al-Hussein, one of the holiest Islamic sites in Egypt.
Information & Facts
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and
French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist
areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is
divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major
hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers
cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate
charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but
private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks
in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian
British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept
Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main
tourist areas.