Destinations
Seven Hidden Gems of Cairo
10 Jan 20265 min read
Beyond the pyramids: the courtyards, rooftops and workshops locals actually love.
Cairo rewards wandering. Start in Al-Muizz street at dusk when the medieval facades are lit and the crowds thin out.
Climb the minaret of Bab Zuweila for the best rooftop view in the old city, then find tea at a cafe under the gate.
In Fustat, artisan glassblowers and potters still work by hand in the workshops behind the ceramics museum.
