Al Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe Cairo

Enjoy a magical evening of traditional Egyptian music and dance at Wekalet El Ghouri Each Saturday and Wednesday . Wekalet El Ghouri is an architecturally stunning arts center in El Azhar area in Central Cairo, operating under the Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Development .

The Al-Tannoura show features talented artists performing colorful spinning dances inspired by Sufi heritage, along with live music played on traditional instruments. The dancers wear large multicolored skirts that create beautiful patterns as they spin. This show is a great way to experience real Egyptian culture and enjoy a unique performance in an historic venue. 

A group of performers appear with an array of instruments ranging from the Daf (tambourine) to the Oud and Ney (flute). After a few solos by various singers, a vocalist appeared on a balcony. This specific vocalist, officially known as the Muezzin, sings of spirituality. The second part of the performance, the Sufi Tannoura Dance (El Darawish) is derived from the dance performed as part of a Sufi ritual. The third part of the performance incorporates a more spectacular dance, more based on the showing of skills and costume design

• Pick-up from your hotel
• Meet your guide and drive to Wekalet El Ghouri by private car.
• Arrival at the venue
• Take your seat and enjoy the historic atmosphere.
• Live folkloric music
• Traditional musicians perform with drums, flutes, and oud.
• Tanoura Dance Show (Dancers perform the famous spinning dance with colorful skirts.)
• Drop-off at your hotel

• Pick up services from your hotel & return
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• English-speaking escorted representative
• Entrance fees to the show
• Bottled water during your trip.
• All taxes & service charge

• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Tipping

• Prices quoted per person on USD currency.
• For groups of 11 pax or more, special rates are available. Please contact us for a customized offer.