sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ Monument
Fountain and kuttab established by Sayyid Ali
Sabīl wa‑kuttāb al‑sayyid ʿAlī ibn Hayzaʾ combines a drinking fountain with a schoolroom; travellers see its decorative stonework and learn about public philanthropy in historic Cairo.
sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ at a Glance#
Address: Al‑Muizz li‑Din Allah Street area, Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Hours: Exterior visible 24/7; interior access variable
Admission: Free to view; interior limited
How to Get to sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ#
Found along the Muizz Street axis in Historic Cairo. Walkable from Bab Zuweila (about 5-15 minutes) or from Al‑Azhar (10-20 minutes).
Tips for Visiting sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ#
- Watch how locals interact with the sabil - it's still a civic device in many neighborhoods.
- If the kuttab is visible, note any remaining wooden benches or slate tablets; they are rarer than one thinks.
- Explore early evening when the street lighting adds texture to carvings.
Best Time to Visit sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ#
Cool season (Oct-Apr) is the most comfortable period to visit these small outdoor monuments.
Weather & Climate near sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ#
sabīl wa-kuttāb al-sayyid ʻAlī ibn Hayzaʻ'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° | 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 | 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% | 2.9 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 |
