The Khan al-Khalili proper is delimited by al-Muizz Street to the west, al-Muski Street to the south, and the Mosque/shrine of al-Hussein to the east, with its northern boundary less clear.
Al-Muizz Street forms the western border, al-Muski Street the southern one, and the Mosque/shrine of al-Hussein the eastern limit of the Khan al-Khalili proper. The northern edge is less distinct.