zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān Monument

Sufi religious complex named after Ahmad ibn Shaʿbān

A Sufi lodge and funerary complex in Cairo's old city; visitors encounter funerary architecture and the dense network of markets and mosques around it.

zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān at a Glance#

Address: Historic Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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How to Get to zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān#

Travel to the Islamic Cairo area by taxi from central Cairo, then on foot into the side streets off the main market lanes. Local directions are the most reliable way to locate modest zawiyas.

Tips for Visiting zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān#

Look for faint ink inscriptions near the mihrab that can indicate a founder's name or date of renovation.
Visit just before or after Friday prayers when the site is active but not overcrowded.
Ask a caretaker about any local observances or annual celebrations associated with the zawiya.

Best Time to Visit zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān#

Shoulder seasons are best; aim for mid-morning or late afternoon to avoid main prayer congestion.

Autumn

Oct-Nov · 20-28°C

Comfortable days for wandering and photography.

Spring

Mar-Apr · 18-25°C

Cool mornings ideal for seeing interior details.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 10-18°C

Fewer crowds and bright, clear light.

Weather & Climate near zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān#

Climate

zāwīyah Aḥmad ibn Shaʻbān'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.

Air Quality: AQI 133 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberJuneAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

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