Al-Muizz Street (El Moez Street) at a glance
Al-Muizz Street, also written El Moez Street, runs from Bab al-Futuh in the north to Bab Zuwayla in the south. It is named after the Fatimid caliph al-Muizz and forms the spine of Fatimid Cairo. The buildings along it, though, come from many periods: 29 monuments of different eras, from mosques and schools to a bathhouse and a palace.
That mix is what makes the walk worth doing. You pass mosques, schools, a bathhouse and old houses in one long line. If you would rather have the history explained on the spot, look at the Cairo walking tours that combine the street with the bazaar.
Al-Muizz Street tickets 2026
One area ticket covers the listed buildings. Bayt al-Suhaymi and Wekalet Bazaraa sit outside it.
| Ticket | Foreign adult | Foreign student | Egyptian adult | Egyptian student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Muizz Street area ticket | EGP 220 | EGP 110 | EGP 20 | EGP 10 |
| Bayt al-Suhaymi (separate) | EGP 220 | EGP 110 | EGP 10 | EGP 5 |
The area ticket names the Qalawun complex, the Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar mosque and sabil, the al-Kamil school, the al-Nasir Muhammad mosque and school, the Barquq mosque, the Musa bin Maimun temple, Hammam Inal and the Amir Bashtak palace. The opening hours apply to the monuments themselves, so plan indoor visits for the daytime. A named building on the list does not promise that every courtyard, roof or minaret is open on your day. For most visitors, the area ticket plus a separate Bayt al-Suhaymi ticket is the right combination.
Our pick: Al-Muizz Street on a private tour
It starts at Bab al-Futuh and follows the street south to the bazaar.
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Al-Muizz Street and Islamic Cairo tours
Guided walks along Al-Muizz Street, tours of Islamic Cairo and combinations with the bazaar, with live prices and availability.
Bayt al-Suhaymi: a house in Darb al-Asfar
Bayt al-Suhaymi stands in the lane called Darb al-Asfar. It is a residential house, not a Fatimid palace. Parts of the building date from 1648 and 1796, which makes it an Ottoman-era home. Inside you find a courtyard, carved wooden mashrabiya screens and reception rooms.
The house has its own ticket, listed in the table above. It opens 09:00–17:00, and on Fridays 09:00–16:00. It shows a side of old Cairo that the grand mosques do not: domestic space, shaded and screened from the street. The wooden lattice work is the detail to look for.
What to look for along the route
You do not need to enter every building. These stops give a good cross-section.
Qalawun complex
A large monument group on the area ticket, worth a look even from the street.
Mosques and schools
The al-Nasir Muhammad, Barquq and Sulayman Agha al-Silahdar buildings, plus the al-Kamil school, show how religion and teaching shared the same streetfront.
Hammam Inal
A historic bathhouse on the area ticket, a different kind of building from the mosques around it.
Amir Bashtak palace
A palace on the area ticket that gives the street a civic and residential side as well as a religious one.
Gates at both ends
Bab al-Futuh in the north and Bab Zuwayla in the south bracket the route. If you walk the whole way, start at one gate and finish at the other. Bab Zuwayla has its own section in our Islamic Cairo guide, with minaret and ticket details.
Planning your walk
Go in daylight for interiors
The monuments are open 09:00–17:00. In the evening the street itself is still a good place to stroll, but plan to see inside during the day.
Cairo at night →Dress for mosques
Carry a headscarf and keep shoulders and legs covered. This is the general rule for religious sites in Egypt.
Dress and bazaar tips →Photos
Smartphone photos at the monuments need no separate permission. Drones do: they require approval from the Ministry of Defence.
Buy tickets with care
You can buy online, in the Experience Egypt app or at the site, with Visa or Mastercard. Paid tickets cannot be refunded or cancelled, so check your date first.
Restoration work on the street
A restoration programme around Al-Hakim Mosque and the street renewed the façades of 28 buildings and worked on 18 shops, which went back to their owners to reopen. In the Harat al-Rum and Bab Zuwayla area, work covers 30 buildings. You may meet scaffolding in places, so keep your plan flexible.
Al-Muizz Street: frequently asked questions
How much is the Al-Muizz Street ticket in 2026?
EGP 220 for foreign adults and EGP 110 for foreign students. Egyptians pay EGP 20 and EGP 10. Bayt al-Suhaymi has its own ticket at the same price for foreigners.
Does the ticket include Bayt al-Suhaymi?
No. Bayt al-Suhaymi and Wekalet Bazaraa need separate tickets. The other listed monuments are covered by the area ticket.
What are the opening hours?
The monuments open daily 09:00–17:00. Bayt al-Suhaymi closes at 16:00 on Fridays.
Is everything on the street Fatimid?
No. The street is named for a Fatimid caliph and follows the line of his city, but the monuments come from several periods. Bayt al-Suhaymi, for example, is a later house.
Can I fly a drone along the street?
Not without permission from the Ministry of Defence. Smartphone photography at the monuments is fine.