Before our flight our of Djibouti at 1pm, we walked around the center of the capital city for some sights to see.
Djibouti City
Djibouti City, the vibrant capital city, sits along the stunning Gulf of Tadjoura where the Red Sea meets the Indian Ocean. Known for its unique blend of African, Arabic, and French influences, the city is a melting pot of cultures and colors. From its bustling markets filled with the aroma of spices and freshly caught seafood to the historic architecture that nods to its colonial past, Djibouti City exudes warmth and charm.
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| Taking pictures in Djibouti City It is highly recommended NOT to take pictures of any sights in Djibouti City without prior permission from the authorities. Although our guide was confident on taking pictures anywhere, we do not recommend this. There have been incidents of travelers getting arrested for taking pictures, not just of the government buildings or police, but any general places! While taking a picture of the Grand Mosque, we were approached by a policeman who insisted we delete those pictures and not take any. But our guide intercepted him and after an argument, we were allowed to go! |
Here’s a lit of places we visited:
- Grand Mosque of Djibouti
- Post Office
- Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Good Shepherd
- French Colonial Architecture across the old center
- Mosquée Al-Hamoudi
After a short tour of Djibouti City, we had lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the airport to fly out of this amazing country!
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  Djibouti story highlights on Instagram This trip report can also be seen on our story highlights on Instagram account @travelonthedollar. Click the image on left to go directly to Djibouti Highlights, or visit our Instagram profile and under ‘Highlights’, scroll to the right and click on ‘Djibouti’. |
Costs
Note: All values in USD, unless otherwise mentioned, are approximate and based on the exchange rate of USD 1 = DJF 175 at the time of publishing. Each cost is for one adult. Note that the expenses do not include international flights to and from Djibouti.
| What | Cost | Notes |
| Post Office Stamp | $0.68 | DJF 120 in Postal Stamps Travelogue book. |
| Day Costs | $0.68 | Per person |
| Overall Costs | $792.10 | Per person |
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Djibouti City
Sights of the capital city.