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Sana’a

At 5,552km2, Sana’a is the capital city of Yemen. This is the melting point of ancient and contemporary Yemen and the birthplace of the Islamic Mission in the country. Some of the most interesting sites to see in Sana’a are the mosques, the bathing houses, and the ancient tombs, most of which are found in the Old City of Sana’a. Sana’a is also where you’ll find the biggest Souqs (market) in the country. If you’re fond of authentic middle-eastern textiles, ingredients, and art, you can go around Souq Al-Milh, the oldest Souq in Yemen.

Aden

Aden is a port city on the southern coast of Yemen. It is an ancient city that has witnessed the stories of the ancient spice roadway before the 3rd century A.D., as well as the modernization of the European sea navigation industry. Aden is divided into three (3) sections, each with its own collection of tourist sites. Among the most popular are the Cisterns of Tawila, the National Museum, the Sira Fortress, and the Little Ben.

Socotra Island

Socotra Island is only one (1) of four (4) islands in the Socotra archipelago. What makes Socotra very interesting to the global tourism scene is its very distinct collection of floral and faunal species. Not only that, the ecosystems in this archipelago run from the dry desert dunes to the high limestone mountains and down to the rich coral reef system — they basically have everything that mother nature has to offer in Socotra! When you visit the island, you should definitely check out the giant bottle trees as they only grow in Socotra, then cool off at Qalansiyah Beach, a wide, powdery, white sand beach.

Hadramaut

Hadramaut is the country’s largest governorate, and it is located in the east-central region of Yemen. The province has a hilly coastline with valley regions inland. A portion of Hadramaut also supports agricultural activities. If the western highlands produce coffee and fruits, the Hadramut highlands produce mostly wheat and barley. If you visit Hadramaut, make sure that you do not miss Wadi Daw’an, an area where villages are perched on top of cliffs. The oldest of these villages is Haid al Jazil which was established more than 500 years ago and is perched right on top of a massive ball of rock.

Avoid Drinking Alcohol in Yemen

Alcohol is banned in Yemen. Although some prevailingly-Muslim nations allow the sale and consumption of alike, Yemen is different. Yemen is among the most conservative countries when it comes to alcohol intake. There is zero tolerance for drinking and driving; hence, your blood alcohol concentration should be kept at 0.00% at all times. If you get caught violating these rules, you might have your International Driver’s Permit for all Yemen provinces confiscated, or worse, deportation.

Οδηγήστε στη δεξιά πλευρά του δρόμου.

Yemeni’s drive on the right side of the road. Although some reports have noted that some Yemeni’s do not follow this and drive on the opposite lane, do not follow them. The road markings or lane separators should guide you where you should position your car. Likewise, when you are driving in rural areas where there are no road markings, just make sure to keep to the right when there is an oncoming vehicle.

If you become a victim of another driver who drove on the other side of the road, as part of protocol, the police will also check your International Driver’s Permit for Yemen. City drivers can also be aggressive as those in the lesser traffic areas, so drive defensively.

Be Careful When Taking Photographs

Yemeni’s are a bit conservative also with regards to having their picture taken by strangers. If you’ve traveled to other countries, like in Western Africa, this is more or less the same. If you want to take pictures of a culturally-important building, a government building, a military infrastructure, or local people, make sure to ask permission. If they will not allow you to take a photograph, just leave it at that and look for other subjects instead.

If you ask permission also, the concerned authorities may ask for identification documents. With this, you can use your International Driver’s Permit for Yemen, which has the address from your home country.

Do Not Forget Your Driver’s License

Foreign visitors are allowed to drive in Yemen considering that they have a full driving license from their home country and an International Driver’s License for Yemen. International road safety conventions guide the issuance of IDLs/IDPs, and you can only secure one from accredited organizations like us. An International Driver’s License (Yemen) is a city requirement, as well as a requirement on rural roads. Don’t worry; you don’t need to get a visa to apply for an International Driver’s Permit in Yemen.

You also cannot rent a car in the country if you don’t have an International Driver’s Permit for Yemen. Laws of car rental companies include an IDP mainly for car insurance purposes. Moreover, if your native driving license is not printed in Arabic characters, your IDP will help you explain your driving credentials to the requesting authorities without hassle.

To know more about securing an International Driver’s Permit for all Yemen zones or regions, refer to our full driving guide for Yemen.