Cairo
Cairo
Islamic Cairo
Mosques and markets — dress modestly; expect shop pressure near Al-Azhar.
Fair price notes
Mosque visits See notes
Shoes watch See notes
- Mosque visits: Usually free / donation
- Shoes watch: Small tip if you choose
Scams at this place
Commission guides
Unsolicited guides to shops.
Shoe-guard overcharge
Agree tip beforehand if any.
What to say
| English | Egyptian Arabic (phonetic) |
|---|---|
| Donation only | Tabaro3 bas |
Tourist police 126 · Ministry hotline 19654
Map
What’s changed
- 2026-07-30: Page published with dated guidance.
- 2026-07-31: Visual place template + structured scam/price fields.
Buy tickets only on official government domains when listed. We never earn commission on tickets.
USD equivalents move with the EGP rate — treat EGP ranges as the source of truth.