Everyone in Cairo agrees that the information Market is the city’s most exciting and beautiful place. It is also known for its long history and the high quality of the things it makes by hand.

 

Information About Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

El Khalili is both the oldest and the biggest market in Africa today, and the market has been discussed since the Middle Ages. The store’s current location is more significant than 5,000 square meters, so it has surpassed this goal.

People have been going to the Al Khalili market in Old Cairo for a long time. Locals come here to do their shopping, hang out with friends, and find out what’s going on. Every day, more than 3,000 people come to this market, which has stayed the same for hundreds of years. People love the site and how it looks and feels.

The market is mainly for tourists, so the prices are much higher than in the shopping malls that are close by. Even though this may be true, most items still have fair prices that won’t hurt your bank account too much. Also, the most critical thing determining how much money someone spends in Cairo is how well they can bargain for lower prices.

 

What can be bought on the market?

At the local market, you can buy a lot of different kinds of goods. There are the usual cheap souvenirs and some unique things local artisans make.

 

Jewelry:

At Cairo’s Khan el-Khalili, people looking for jewelry can find everything from large emerald and pearl rings to ruby necklaces, onyx and hematite bracelets, and sapphire and cubic zirconia earrings. The decorations look like they came from the East because local artists made them.

Remember that jewelry with precious stones is expensive, and be very careful when putting it together with the many cheap fakes made in China.

 

Spices:

In a typical Asian market, there will be many rows of stalls selling unusual spices. These spices come from many different Asian countries. You can find black pepper, cinnamon sticks, clove flowers, and ginger in Khan el Khalil. You can also find unusual European ingredients like the seeds of calamus, amaranth, fashion, and the fruits of garcinia and hyssop.

Spices are very cheap, and you’ll rarely find a similar product sold for less somewhere else.

 

Antiques:

There are a lot of interesting gadgets in this part of the business, which may be the most exciting part. Some examples are old Aladdin lamps from the 19th century, handwoven Egyptian textiles, metal sculptures, hand-painted ceramics, and many other things.

Before going to the market, you should learn what makes local antiques unique so you only spend a little on a fake.

 

Things made out of leather:

You can get the most fabulous leather shoes, bags, coats, belts, and jackets at Khan Khalili. When you go to the bazaar, you can order one-of-a-kind items made right in front of you by local artists.

 

Hookahs (Shishu):

Even though hookahs were first used in India, they are now trendy in Egypt. In the market, many shops sell shisha, and the products come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. There could be a wide range of prices, from a cheap version made in China to a great one made by local artists and decorated with valuable stones.

 

Glass products:

Keep an eye out for lamps made of different glass colors if you want a cheap, beautiful, and valuable gift from Egypt. They not only add color and life to a room but also give it an air of sophistication.

 

Ceramic products:

Egyptian ceramics are well-made and have unique designs, making Cairo a center for ceramics worldwide. Look for stores’ plates, tea sets, and vases with geometric patterns.