A souq in Egypt is a marketplace or bazaar, and Khan el-Khalili is one of the biggest in Cairo. Located at the site of a 10th-century mausoleum, Khan el-Khalili is host to a vibrant history, and first became a place for Turkish merchants in the 16th century.

Today, Khan el-Khalili is a vibrant market that will send visitors back in time to an old Arabic marketplace, geared mostly towards tourists with stalls that sell souvenirs and keepsakes, but still home to many traditional artisans who create and sell their wares in the area. Visitors to Khan el-Khalili can shop from merchants, grab a bite from one of the street food vendors, or take a break at one of the coffee houses in the souq.

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