Khartoum and Omdurman
Omdurman is a Sudanese city. It is the most populous city in the country, as well as the state of Khartoum. Omdurman is located on the west bank of the Nile River, opposite and northwest of Khartoum, Sudan's capital city. In this fascinating city, more women, some without headscarves, can be seen on the streets, while outsiders are seldom noticed.
The city is cramped and hectic in certain sections, yet it is unexpectedly modern in others, with an overall kind and polite air. The best thing to do in Khartoum is technically in Omdurman, the older and grittier city next door. Sufi mystics dance and chant in a highly charged euphoric atmosphere at the Hamed-al Nil tomb every Friday before dusk. The National Museum and the Nile River's confluence are both worth visiting in Khartoum and are quite close to each other.
Omdurman, home of Sudan's most famous souk, has a feel more akin to that of the Middle East, with tiny and quiet alleyways. Days well spent touring some of the museums, wandering the important Shari'a Al-Nil street, discovering its street markets, and visiting the unmissable point where the waters of the Blue Nile meet the waters of the White Nile are all worthwhile in Khartoum.
Location: Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan
Entrance fee: N/A
Best time to visit:
- January until March
- July and August
- October until December
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