sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji Monument
Ornamental public water fountain in historic Cairo
The sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji is one of Cairo's historic water dispensaries; visitors see its carved stone façade and consider it on pedestrian routes through the city's Ottoman and Mamluk monuments.
sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji at a Glance#
Address: Historic Cairo, near al‑Muizz li‑Din Allah Street, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Hours: Exterior visible 24/7; interior access limited
Admission: Free to view; interior access variable
How to Get to sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji#
Found near the Muizz Street corridor in Historic Cairo; walking distance from Bab Zuweila (about 5-15 minutes) or from Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji#
- The sabil's tilework and calligraphy can be subtle - use a zoom lens to capture inscriptions.
- Local residents can often provide a quick history or point out when restoration took place.
- Visit after rainfall if possible; puddled courtyards give a different atmosphere to these small monuments.
Best Time to Visit sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji#
Best in the cooler months; early morning or late afternoon recommended in summer.
Weather & Climate near sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji#
sabil of Mustafa Musali Shurbaji'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% | 2.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 22° | 1 mm | some cloud | 44% | 2.8 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° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 40% | 3.3 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 | 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% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | clear | 56% | 2.6 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 |
