Hundreds of historical sites, such as mosques, souqs (markets), palaces, and fortresses, may be found along these alleys it also has souvenir shops and bazaars selling handcrafted items and traditional colored textile.
El Moaez Street
El Moez Street is one of Cairo’s oldest and most important streets in Islamic Cairo. It is named after El Moez li-Din Allah, the founder of Cairo. This lengthy street is known for its narrow alleys lined with historic homes, mosques, madrasas (religious educational institutes), shrines, fountains, and Sabils (water serving stands). El Moez Street is a well-preserved Islamic Cairo neighbourhood
The standard Islamic Cairo walking tour begins from Bab el Fotouh, the northern gate of El Moez Street, and concludes with Bab Zuweillah, the southern gate. The most enjoyable portion of the Islamic Cairo Walking Tour is El Moez Street. It has bazaars for shopping and cafes with traditional designs for resting.
Al-Hakem Bi-amr Allah Mosque
The Al Hakem Mosque is located south of Bab Al Futuh on the east side of El Moez Street. It was constructed in 990 by El Moez li-Din Allah’s son Al Aziz. However, it was called after Al Hakem bi Amr Allah, who completed the mosque’s construction. The Fatimid building style was used to construct the Al Hakem Mosque. The mosque has a stunning and one-of-a-kind courtyard with parallel columns and a monumental entrance with a stone porch.
The Qalawun Complex
The Qalawn Complex is one of Islamic Cairo’s most impressive historical landmarks. Sultan Al-Mansour Qalawun constructed the complex in 1285 on El Moez Street. It includes a tomb, a school, and a Bimaristan (mediaeval Islamic hospital). The Complex was erected on top of the ruins of a Fatimid Palace that Al Mansour purchased to replace with his own. The Qalawun Complex has been an important cultural and religious centre as well as a site to hold Islamic ceremonies and rituals for hundreds of years.
Khan Al Khalili
Khan Al Khalili is Egypt’s most historic Souq (market) or bazaar. It’s a fascinating element of Cairo’s historic and Islamic past. Bazaars, shops, and coffee shops fill the streets of Khan Al Khalili. With its throngs, bazaars, merchants attempting to encourage you to buy from their shops, and bargaining, walking through Khan Al Khalili is an authentic experience. It is an ideal location for purchasing souvenirs, antiques, handcrafted items, and traditional clothing and fabrics.
For hundreds of years, it served as Cairo’s main trading center. During the Fatimid era, it was an unofficial market until the Mamluk Sultans declared it an official trading hub. This explains its position, which is in the heart of Islamic Cairo, across from Al Azhar mosque and next to El Moez street.
