Check out Andrea's experiences taking some classes in Cairo:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art34/A...airo2005p2.htm
Pretty accurate in terms of getting a sense of what it can be like to book & take lessons. Not exact answers to your questions, but a little...ephemera, if nothing else! A glimpse of the place.
Andrea spoke really highly to me about Nagwa Sultan (who she also mentions in the article). I was never able to hook up with her myself, but Andrea said she learned a lot from her.
Can't wait to hear about *your* experiences, Eshe!
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