wikālat Dhū al-Fiqār
Monument Ottoman-era caravanserai in Cairo's medieval market
One of Cairo’s medieval wikalas set among souqs and narrow streets; tourists note the arcaded courtyard architecture and easy access to nearby mosques and markets.
How to Get to wikālat Dhū al-Fiqār #
From central Cairo, take a taxi to the Khan al-Khalili area of Historic Cairo. The wikala is located in the maze of market streets; navigate on foot from the principal alleys and ask shopkeepers for the entrance.
Tips for Visiting wikālat Dhū al-Fiqār #
- Compare this wikala with nearby caravanserais to notice variations in plan - some have larger central courtyards, others more compact storage cells.
- Examine the ground-floor doorways for traces of old shop fronts - many wikalas had ground-floor shops facing the street.
- Try to visit when light falls along the courtyard axis (late afternoon) to better appreciate the space.
Best Time to Visit wikālat Dhū al-Fiqār #
Visit in shoulder seasons; early morning or late afternoon is best for courtyard light and fewer people.
Weather & Climate near wikālat Dhū al-Fiqār #
wikālat Dhū al-Fiqār'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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