Egypt

What's happening in Cairo this weekend

Nile-side walks, koshari feasts, and shisha in Zamalek. Cairo is ancient, bustling, and endlessly fascinating.

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Happening now in Cairo

🏃Outdoors

Walk along the Nile Corniche

Morning stroll before the heat. Feluccas on the water.

Nile Corniche, Cairo4/10
Social

Coffee at Cafe Riche

Historic downtown cafe. Egyptian coffee and atmosphere.

Downtown, Cairo3/4
🍛Food

Koshari lunch at Abou Tarek

Egypt's national dish. Lentils, rice, pasta, and sauce.

Downtown, Cairo2/6

Coming up this week

📸Creative

Photography at Khan el-Khalili

Medieval bazaar. Lanterns, spices, and gold.

Khan el-Khalili, Cairo1/6
🧘Wellness

Yoga at Al-Azhar Park

Morning flow in the rooftop garden. City views.

Al-Azhar Park, Cairo1/15
🛶Outdoors

Felucca ride on the Nile

Traditional sailboat at sunset. Wind and calm.

Nile River, Cairo3/8
Sports

Football at Gezira Club

Pickup game on Zamalek island. Good pitches.

Gezira, Cairo4/14
🌬️Social

Shisha evening in Zamalek

Apple or grape flavour on a quiet street. Cairo evenings at their best.

Zamalek, Cairo3/8
🍳Food

Egyptian cooking class

Ful medames and molokhia. Ancient recipes, modern kitchen.

Maadi, Cairo2/8

Your guide to Cairo

Don't miss

Take a felucca sailboat on the Nile at sunset and watch the city glow

Get lost in the medieval lanes of Khan el-Khalili bazaar at night

Eat koshari from Abou Tarek — Egypt's beloved national dish piled high

Visit Al-Azhar Park for a rooftop garden oasis above the old city

Local tips

Bargain hard at markets — the first price is always several times the real one

Use Uber or Careem instead of street taxis for metered and safe rides

Avoid summer months — temperatures above 40C make sightseeing miserable

Neighbourhoods

ZamalekMaadiHeliopolisDowntownGarden CityDokki

Good to know

Language
Arabic
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Best time to visit
Oct-Apr
Getting around
Metro buses and ride-hailing
Cost level
Very low

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