Crisis tourism in Egypt

Shoppers in Khan Al-Khalili market in Cairo, Egypt,on September 19, 2016. The Khan el-Khalili is a major souk in the Islamic district of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. Shops typically sell souvenirs, antiques and jewellery, but many traditional workshops continue to operate in the surrounding area and the goldsmiths' souq, for example, is still important for locals Egypt now suffers from a major crisis in the tourism, which led to the closure of a large number of shops in an area of Khan el-Khalili because of the lack of tourists In addition to shops, there are several coffeehouses, restaurants, and street food vendors distributed throughout the market. The coffeeshops are generally small and quite traditional, serving Arabic coffee and usually offering shisha. One of the oldest and most famous coffeehouses is Fishawi's, established in 1773 The al-Hussein Mosque is adjacent to Khan el-Khalili, and Al-Azhar University and its mosque are nearby. (Photo by Fayed El-Geziry/NurPhoto via Getty Images)