photos are also from Christine B. 
Although the various districts of Cairo intersect, each has its own personality.
The west bank and Gezira and the City Centre are more "modern" (buildings of the 19th and 20th centuries).
The East district, below the citadel, and partially contained in the ancient fortifications of the city conceals more ancient buildings: mosques, madrasa and caravanserai (Trading houses on inner courtyard called wakala here), the khan (covered market), the Sabil (Fountain House), houses "bourgeois", the mausoleums are divided in this great neighborhood.
He still has a great scent of authenticity. In addition, as a Western couple, we felt confident, even when we were long the only EU passport.
The monumental buildings spread over several centuries and therefore do not all have the same style. Their state of disrepair is the splendid renovation, through a is "correct." Some on the outside (windows, minarets) and especially on the inside (including ceilings, but also to the wall facing Mecca in mosques) are of great decorative richness.
course, is better understood before the major Muslim rituals, to behave "correctly" (held in particular for women), and understand the "features" of the different locations of a mosque. Most are open access, but some cost (cons a ticket!) And schedule. Avoid the midday prayer for photos, especially on Fridays. The guides "guardians", who propose, are of course not mandatory (to be polite but clear from the entrance).
Visitors advised to have optimally shoes without laces (except to lose some time with all the mosques to visit), not too luxurious, solid (blocks, clay, asphalt, construction boards: field Ward is variable) and will also have Egyptian pounds in loose change when goalkeeper insists traps shoes to keep them. The tourist herd
focuses on the Khan el Khalili (the souk jewelers, souvenirs, etc.). And part of the "great" Street (Sharia el Din Allah Mouizz it) which is close. The visit should be longer and more comprehensive, as small trades, from street life has its charm, and the deliverers of bread, one hand on their handlebars, the other to hold the tray are continuous equilibrium. In addition, every 100 meters a building is to be discovered.
Just on the outskirts of this district, the Museum of Islamic Art , refurbished, contains the wonders of Egypt, Ottoman, Persian, others. ("No photo": setpoint for all).
Backpacker, Lonely Planet and Guide Bleu give chacun au minimum 2 itinéraires assez clairs et bien expliqués, suivant principalement une rue ou deux. En fonction de son rythme, il faut 1,5 à 2 jours pour tendre vers l'exhaustivité, surtout si on y inclut la citadelle et ses 2 mosquées, et en excluant une phase de shopping trop longue au khan....
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