Things to see and do Djibouti

At the end of the jetty from the presidential palace is the small port marina of the Escale, where a few traditional tatars mingle with the tourist and military stars, yachts, fishing boats. The yacht club that sits here has a nice wooden bar, reserved for the members. If you are travelling on the other side of the Gulf, in the islands, you will surely pass through the Escale or the fishing port.

The website of the French Institute of Djibouti. You can consult the cultural agenda. Born in 1978 under the name of French Cultural Centre, the French Institute of Djibouti works for cultural diversity. It has an auditorium, a library-media library, an exhibition space and a musical creation studio. Very active in its programming, it hosts 150 annual events for an audience of about 15,000 people.

Articles on the right of expression in Djibouti.

Last information on human rights.

Statistics, articles on teaching and culture in Djibouti.

Statistics, articles on the social situation in Djibouti.

Website of the Consulate of France in Djibouti, very complete for all knowledge of practical life on site (formalities, health…).

The Belgian equivalent of the previous French site.

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs website provides advice to travellers that is always good to consult before going to a country. Regularly updated news, information about security in the country, entry and stay formalities, health recommendations, useful information (transport, customs, climate...), formalities for business travel... Travelers will find all the practical details necessary to prepare their stay in Djibouti.

Telephone directory of Djibouti.

First proposed in 1988 by Baragoïta Said, afar agronomist engineer, the hike gave its name to this specialized agency created in 1996. This circuit appears as a model of integrated tourism, solidarity, an unforgettable experience in contact with the nomadic reality, fabulous landscapes.

Read: Philippe Montiller, Djibouti, salt caravaneers, compass editions.