Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab Monument
Mausoleum in Cairo notable for Ottoman-era tomb design
This mausoleum lies in Cairo's older neighbourhoods and attracts visitors interested in Islamic funerary architecture and the network of nearby mosques, madrasas and market streets.
Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab at a Glance#
About Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab#
The Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab is a named burial monument in Cairo Governorate, Egypt, located at the provided coordinates. It functions as a local tomb structure within the urban area.
As a modest mausoleum, it is not widely documented in broad tourist literature and lacks published detailed measurements or interior descriptions. It is principally of local historical interest.
Specifics about the builder, date of construction, and historical uses are not consistently documented in widely available sources. It is recorded mainly as a local funerary site.
The mausoleum sits within the metropolitan area of Cairo at 30.04382° N, 31.27430° E, in Cairo Governorate.
- Coordinates: 30.04382° N, 31.27430° E
- Visiting notes: Small local mausoleum with limited visitor information; verify access locally
How to Get to Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab#
This mausoleum is accessible from central historic Cairo. Visitors typically take a taxi to the Al-Azhar or Khan al-Khalili area and walk through narrow streets; many of these tombs cluster within a short walking distance of one another.
Tips for Visiting Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab#
- Pay attention to the vestibule - many important decorative details are concentrated there.
- Ask a caretaker about any unusual inscriptions; they sometimes preserve names and dates that local guides can translate on the spot.
- Visit multiple small mausoleums in one itinerary; their differences become more meaningful in comparison.
Best Time to Visit Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab#
Cool months and non-holiday weekdays are ideal for avoiding crowds and seeing details.
Weather & Climate near Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab#
Mausoleum of Ibn Ghurab'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% | 2.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 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 | Excellent | 22° - 35° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 42% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Excellent | 21° - 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% | 2.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 25° | 19° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
