Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Early morning after sunrise, outside prayer hours
- Getting there
- Al-Azhar metro station is a short walk away
Itineraries with Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque is on day 2
Day 2 of Cairo & the Pyramids
Khan el-Khalili and Citadel
How Al-Azhar Mosque fits into a day.- 9:00Khan el-Khalili Bazaar StrollKhan el-Khalili
- 10:45Al-Azhar Mosque VisitAl-Azhar
- 14:00Citadel of SaladinCairo Citadel
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Al-Azhar Mosque questions
Can non-Muslims visit Al-Azhar Mosque?
Yes. Non-Muslims are allowed outside the five daily prayer times.
What should visitors wear at Al-Azhar Mosque?
Cover shoulders and knees. Women must bring a headscarf.
Are opening hours posted for Al-Azhar Mosque?
Hours follow prayer times and are not fixed in advance.
