A visit to Fokhareen (pottery makers) and Fustat handicraft market in Old Cairo.
A series of guides to local markets in the city
Tucked in the heart of Islamic Cairo, Khayameya (the Tentmakers Market) is the go-to place for the Ramadan decorations that can now be seen all over Cairo. But the popular red-and-blue…
The clothes market in Bulaq doesn’t end. Just as the racks of clothing seem to be tapering off into residential streets, there’s an alleyway to your left, which branches off…
“The economic conditions are very difficult. People are desperate for sales.”
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