Khan el-Khalili, once known as the Turkish bazaar during the Ottoman period, is now usually just called the 'Khan', and the names of it and the Muski market are often used interchangeably to mean either. The market was built in 1382 by the Emir Djaharks el-Khalili in the heart of the Fatimid City. Together with the al-Muski market to the west, they comprise one of Cairo's most important shopping areas. It was trade, which caused Cairo's early wealth, even from the time of the Babylon fort, which was often a settlement of traders.

 
This market is situated at one corner of a triangle of markets that go south to Bab Zuwayla and west to Azbakiyyah. The Khan is bordered on the south by al-Azhar Street and on the west by the Muski Market. El Khan is considered on of the oldest and most charming markets Egypt, it is still maintaining the old Islamic architecture style. Here you can find products that are hard to be found in any other place than Egypt, and if you are looking for an extraordinary gift, you will find there a wide range of Antiques, Souvenirs, Alabaster, Silver, Brass, Porcelain, and so many different products.