Cairo Street Scenes (Kairouan)
Cairo Street Scenes (Kairouan) in Kairouan, Tunisia is a filming location for Indiana Jones (1981). It appears on screen as Cairo, Egypt 1936.
Location Names
Kairouan Medina
Cairo, Egypt 1936
About This Location
The ancient holy city's medina that doubled as 1930s Cairo, including the famous swordsman duel scene.
Featured In
Indiana Jones
Filming Details
Filming Period
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1980)
Areas Used
Historic medina streets, Place Zarrouk square, Avenue 7 Novembre, traditional souks and alleyways
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Fourth holiest city in Islam, UNESCO World Heritage medina, 300+ TV antennas removed for filming, Great Mosque of Sidi-Uqba
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Kairouan, Tunisia
Kairouan, Tunisia
Visiting Cairo Street Scenes (Kairouan)
Opening Hours
Medina: Dawn-dusk daily, Great Mosque: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM (non-Muslims exterior only)
Entry Fees
Medina: Free, Great Mosque visit: Free, Guided tours: $15-25
Accessibility
Historic cobblestone streets, some uneven surfaces, main areas accessible
Travel Information
160km S of Tunis, 2.5-hour drive, bus connections from major cities, organized film location tours.
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