Cairo Trilogy books in order A series by Naguib Mahfouz
The Cairo Trilogy series by Naguib Mahfouz has 3 books, from Palace Walk (1956) to Sugar Street (1957). Read it in order, starting with Palace Walk.
Reading order: 1 Palace Walk (1956) · 2 Palace of Desire (1957) · 3 Sugar Street (1957)
Updated September 2026
All 3 Cairo Trilogy books in order
- 1.
Palace Walk (1956)
- 2.
Palace of Desire (1957)
- 3.
Sugar Street (1957)
Cairo Trilogy FAQ
- How many Cairo Trilogy books are there?
- There are 3 Cairo Trilogy books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Cairo Trilogy books in?
- In publication order, starting with Palace Walk (1956): 1 Palace Walk (1956) · 2 Palace of Desire (1957) · 3 Sugar Street (1957).
- What is the first Cairo Trilogy book?
- Palace Walk (1956).
- What is the latest Cairo Trilogy book?
- Sugar Street (1957).
- Is the Cairo Trilogy series finished?
- There have been no new Cairo Trilogy books since 1957; Naguib Mahfouz died in 2006.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.