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C airo

airo has been called “the mother of the world” and “city of victory”. Visitors will find it to be a fascinating and often
Cbewildering mixture of old and new.
usiness people in suits and locals in traditional robes can both be found at sidewalk coffee shops, and minarets and
Bdomes share the skyline with high-rise office buildings and hotel towers.
T raditional music competes with jazz or Egyptian pop, as well as with the incessant honking of horns.

ith its layers of ancient,
Wmedieval and modern, Cairo
can be a bit overwhelming. Many
things take longer than they should,
and nothing works quite perfectly.
Patience is a virtue: The expression
Ma’alesh (which translates loosely as
“don’t worry about it”) seems to be
on everyone’s lips – especially when
you’re in a hurry. If you set
reasonable goals, take frequent
breaks and drink plenty of water,
you’ll have a memorable time in
Cairo.