African Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit African Quarter
Popular places to visit
Hamoudi Mosque
Find out about the history of Djibouti when you spend time at Hamoudi Mosque. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.
Central Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Central Market during your stay in Djibouti. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's desert landscape.
Port of Djibouti
Explore the waterfront in Djibouti with a trip to Port of Djibouti. Discover the area's desert landscape and casinos.
Camp Lemonier
After visiting Camp Lemonier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Djibouti. Wander the marina or discover the area's desert landscape.
Bawadi Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Bawadi Mall during your trip to Djibouti. Stroll along the marina or visit the casinos while you're in the area.
Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral
You can find out about the history of Djibouti with a stop at Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral. Amble around the area's seaside or visit its casinos.
Our pick of the best African Quarter Hotel Deals
Ras Dika Hotel
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Djibouti Palace Kempinski
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Atlantic Hotel
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Sheraton Djibouti
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Best Western Premier Dj Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around African Quarter
European Quarter
Though European Quarter may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hamoudi Mosque and Central Market.
La Plaine
If you're spending some time in La Plaine, Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and Église Éthiopienne Orthodoxe Tewahido St Gabriel du Soleil are top sights worth seeing.
L’Escale
Though L’Escale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Port of Djibouti and Hamoudi Mosque.
Le Plateau du Serpent
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Le Plateau du Serpent and surrounding area, you can visit Our Lady of the Good Shepherd Cathedral and Hamoudi Mosque.
Heron
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heron and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Djibouti and Hamoudi Mosque.
Haramous
While there might not be top attractions in Haramous, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Camp Lemonier and Djibouti Kitesurf.