Things to see and do Kassala كسلا

One of the favourite attractions of the locals. Accessible in minibus, Mastoura Souk

daily hosts, east of Kassala, a camel market from all over Sudan. It also organizes these animals during the year. It is not easy, however, to learn about their dates without being there.

This is happening when you arrive in Khartoum. Or, more often than not, we pass his bed. This river is virtually dry much of the year. The water is not rare in Kassala and walks along the river while vadrouillant through fields and orchards around it is very pleasant in the good season, that is, at the end of the rainy season (August-October). The landscape is beautiful and you can make beautiful photos with the Thaka Mountains reflecting the water. On the other hand, be careful, in full kharif (wet season) it is not uncommon for severe floods to ravage the city.

You can enjoy a day to combine the visit of the mosque with that of the surrounding villages and especially with an excursion in the mountains. The Thaka Mountains give its particular appearance to the landscape of Kassala. Their rounded and picked shapes emerge up to 1 000 m in the middle of a hopelessly flat area. In fact, there is only a summit called Thaka. The others are named Totil, Moukram and Awetila. The village of Totil lies in the hollow of the relief to the east of the mosque. Overlooking Totil, a famous source feeding a well passes to bring fertility to couples. It is perfectly possible to climb to reach the foot of the granite cliffs. The hazards of the climb will bring you through caves-reposoirs and will allow you to admire impressive panoramas. Traditional houses with a thatched roof are beautifully located on the green surroundings. Of course, plan to drink! To climb up to the top, professional equipment will be required.

It deploys to the west and south of the great place of mawgif al-a'am. The area devoted to food is located in the north, with the meat and fruit hall as a gathering place. In the whole country, The are the best place to immerse themselves with the atmosphere of a city. And it does not escape the rule. All tribes and social classes are associated with it. The Bajah, a traditional majority in eastern Sudan, recognize their elegant jacket over their gallabiya. Some also have a sword. Many of these accessories are sold in some shops. It is also the shawls and the perfume essences that are characteristic of the Souk Souk.