Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi Monument
Mausoleum dedicated to Fakhr al-Farisi in Cairo
Set in the older fabric of Cairo, this mausoleum draws visitors following routes through the city's funerary architecture, combining stops at tombs with visits to nearby mosques and market streets.
Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi at a Glance#
About Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi#
Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi is a small tomb monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The site commemorates the person buried there and is one of many small-scale mausoleums in the surrounding necropolis.
How to Get to Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi#
Found inside historic quarters of Cairo, this mausoleum is accessed the same way as many others: taxi to the Al-Azhar/Khan al-Khalili or Bab Zuweila area, then a short walk along narrow alleys. Ride-hailing to a nearby main road with a brief walk is often the most convenient option.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi#
- If a caretaker is present, ask about recent restorations - many small mausoleums have patchwork conservation histories.
- Explore nearby coffee shops; the best way to understand these sites is to linger in the neighbourhood for a while.
- Look up: the carved cornices, muqarnas and dome ribs reveal more craftsmanship than the narrow façades suggest.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi#
Visit in the cooler months and combine several small sites in one trip to make the short distances worthwhile.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi#
Mausoleum of Fakhr al-Farisi's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 6 mm | some cloud | 61% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 6 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 11° - 24° | 17° | 4 mm | some cloud | 51% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | mostly sunny | 45% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 50% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
