wikala of Taghri Bardi
Monument Historic Cairo caravanserai (wikala) for merchant lodging
A historic caravanserai in Cairo’s old market quarter; visitors come for its urban-commercial architecture and proximity to Khan el‑Khalili’s bazaars and craft stalls.
How to Get to wikala of Taghri Bardi #
Make for Khan al-Khalili and the surrounding commercial quarter of Historic Cairo; the wikala is accessible on foot from the main market lanes. Taxis should drop visitors at the market edge; from there a short walk into the side streets locates the building.
Tips for Visiting wikala of Taghri Bardi #
- Inspect the rooftop and upper floors from the street - wikalas often have decorative mashrabiyya and wooden beams worth seeing.
- Visit early in the morning when merchants aren't setting up for market; the building's geometry reads best in soft light.
- Look for reused stonework that points to an older structure under a later merchant's renovation.
Best Time to Visit wikala of Taghri Bardi #
Shoulder seasons and early mornings are best for seeing architectural detail before market crowds arrive.
Weather & Climate near wikala of Taghri Bardi #
wikala of Taghri Bardi'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.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
