Souq Al-Qattanin is situated in the middle of the western corridor of the Holy Mosque. It connects to the courtyards of the Haram through Bab Al-Qattanin on the western side and extends westward to reach Al-Wad Road. This market spans a length of ninety-five meters and is a commercial complex originally dedicated to the cotton trade, housing a variety of shops selling different kinds of fabrics.
It was rebuilt by Prince Saif al-Din Tankaz, the governor of the Levant, during the reign of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad in 1336 AD. The market comprises fifty opposite shops separated by a ten-meter-wide street, with the shops being uniform in shape and size. Openings in the ceiling allow light and air to flow into the street and shops. The market was renovated in 1974 by the Jerusalem Endowments Department, bringing it back to life.
Distinctive architectural features of Souq Al-Qattanin include its covered arcade, an upper floor with rooms for overnight stays above the shops, two public baths (Hammam Al-Shifa and Hammam Al-Ain), Khan Tankaz Al-Nasiri, and Khan Al-Qattanin.