El Moez Street

El Moez Street is that magical world that takes you to the wonders of the Fatimid era in 969 AD. This street has been the same since these Fatimid times to walk on historical tiles while the great historical architecture surrounds you with its glory and vibrant appearance combined with the majestic anciency.

Each inch of this land amid these wonders in the heart of this Fatimid street takes you hundreds of years ago. Just cross Cairo’s old city walls, from Bab al-Futuh when coming from the north, or from Bab Zuwayla when coming from the south. These great historical doors will greet you with their majestic designs. 

Then, you will feel as if you are in a time machine that takes you back to the Fatimid and Ottoman eras. Start your tour in the heart of the great history. 

How Will the El Moez Street Tour Be?!

Whether entering this largest open-air museum for Islamic monuments globally, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, from the north or south, you will pass through many of the vital and well-preserved ancient alleys and streets. Some of them are Amir al-Guyush Street, Darb al-Asfar, Borgovan Ali, Khan al-Khalili, and al-Ghuriyya. 

History will revive under your feet while the inveterate colorful architecture with giant shiny decorations meets you magically. 

While the smells of incense surround you with very distinctive and charming oriental perfumes. You are in the heart of the Fatimid world, feeling like the hero/heroine of a historical film, or perhaps riding a time machine accompanies you to the heart of history.

Twenty-nine monuments dotting the length of al-Muizz allow visitors to spend time in the amazing Fatimid and Ottoman eras. You will live inside the times from the 10th to 19th centuries (358–567 AH / 969–1171 AD) to the Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1220–1372 AH / 1805–1953 AD). 

Still, until now, the local crafts stores line up along al-Muizz ​Street, adding to the charm of this historic street; your eyes will be bright with these shiny crafts amid this astonishment of the history. 

These monuments are a variety of building types, including defensive, household, religious, and commercial structures. You will meet amazing mosques with their exquisite carvings and stunning domes, madrasas (Islamic schools), and mausoleums. Besides, the Qalawun Complex. 

There is a great collection of Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman architecture that has been constructed on these Fatimid tiles. Wander amid the Ottoman-era palaces, including the Bayt al-Suhaymi and the Bayt al-Kiritliya. Live amid the details of the luxurious lifestyle of the ruling class amid shiny, rich decorations. 

Best Things to Do in El Moez Street

El Moez Street, or as it is called also Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi Street, is a complete world and a full historical life to spend time amid its details.

So, the best thing to do in El Moez Street is to walk through the eras to live the charm of history in this Fatimid street, and to visit these historical sights. A great opportunity also to buy a souvenir from the local craft shops at El Moez Street. Then, it’s a great idea to have your lunch meal on this street to try the tasty Egyptian food. 

El Moez Street also includes drinks inherited from historical eras, such as carob and jujube. You will spend time as a Fatimid.