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Saladin Citadel of Cairo – Mosque of Muhammad Ali loop from Salah El Din Citadel

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Saladin Citadel of Cairo – Mosque of Muhammad Ali loop from Salah El Din Citadel

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Saladin Citadel of Cairo – Mosque of Muhammad Ali loop from Salah El Din Citadel

00:16

989m

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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130 m

Saladin Citadel of Cairo

Highlight • Castle

Saladin's Citadel surrounds the Mohamed Ali Mosque, but has a longer history than the mosque.
From here you have a good panoramic view over Cairo to the pyramids.

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453 m

Saladin Citadel

Highlight • Historical Site

The Citadel of Saladin is one of the few remaining fortified structures in Cairo and one of its most striking sights. There is a huge mosque that you can visit, …

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457 m

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Highlight • Religious Site

Highly recommended, you can also in the mosque inside (shoes take off!) And also photos.

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989 m

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

504 m

436 m

Surfaces

508 m

432 m

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