wikālat al-Ghawrī Monument
Historic Cairo caravanserai associated with Ghawri district
A restored urban caravanserai on Al‑Muizz Street in historic Cairo; attracts visitors interested in vaulted shopfronts, courtyard layouts and close walking access to the city's monuments.
How to Get to wikālat al-Ghawrī#
Taxi to Khan al-Khalili or the adjoining commercial quarters of Historic Cairo. From the main bazaars proceed on foot into the side alleys where the wikala is located; ask local vendors for precise directions.
Tips for Visiting wikālat al-Ghawrī#
- Look at the rooftop from an adjacent taller building or viewpoint; the storage roofs sometimes reveal construction details not visible from street level.
- Compare flooring textures in entryways - worn stone tells circulation patterns of old carts and foot traffic.
- If possible, seek out archival photos at the City of Cairo Museum to see how the wikala looked in earlier decades.
Best Time to Visit wikālat al-Ghawrī#
Early visits in shoulder seasons provide calm and clear light to study architectural details.
Weather & Climate near wikālat al-Ghawrī#
wikālat al-Ghawrī'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.
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