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AFRA is the first Mall in Khartoum It is near the Green Park to the southern edge of Khartoum [Erkowit] It was build by a Turkish company. . There is a bowling alley and cinema as well as shops and cafes.
It does not have the appeal of the Malls in the Gulf or in Europe, but it is still very convenient to find most of your needs under one roof, especially the Afra section itself.
Many of the brands are Turkish but a certain amount of international brands can be found too.
It is very expensive for Sudanese. but reasonable for those on a hard currency based income.
All the usual things , and commodities that are not readily available in the local market. Vegetables that are not commonly used in Sudan can be bought here. I usually buy a quantity of broccoli when it is available and freeze the florets. cabbage, cauliflower and lettuce can also be found when out of season locally, and fresh herbs.
Imported fruit is another reliable purchase, and it has a good bakery and meat section.
Household goods, gardening equipment , cosmetics, toiletries and clothing are also to be found.
Outside the main section are Exchange booths, mobile phone companies, fancier boutiques and other small shops.
A lot, but not too much more than ordinary shops. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Off Africa RoadDirections: After the Green Park and before the new Rotana Hotel on Africa Road, turn left into Erkowit. At present , May 2007, there are diversions as work to make a tunnel .
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| | | | Suq el Merkhazi: The general market | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Once upon a time the Vegetable Market was in the centre of Khartoum and called Suq el Arabi, but the whole area was demolished, and the vegetable market was moved to the southern outskirts of town, and renamed Suq el Merkhazi. There are stores for fruit and vegetables, and butchers have meat hanging up. But alongside the wholesale market, smaller salesmen have their goods spread out on the ground, and prices are much lower than in greengrocer shops in town. Many families buy their fruit and vegetables once a week at a considerable saving. I find the area fascinating as people of different ethnic groups congregate and the whole scene can be very colourful. Boys push wheelbarrows laden with sacks, or piled up with vegetables. Pickup trucks unload trays of eggs. There is so much to see.
Pink grapefruit is delicious , but so are most fruit. We always buy oranges in bulk [recently I got 50 for 12,000 SD.
much less than the prices asked in town A kilo of bananas from a wayside salesman in town may ask 3000 SD, whereas at the market you should not pay half that. Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkAddress: at the end of Sahafa off the Wad Medani road.Directions: follow the main road south, and before the Africa University turn to the right. Mini buses are parked beside the road. Go in a but further. To get there a minibus fare is 1000Sd from town.
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For those moments when you're missing home and the food your mother makes, or when you get fed up shaving with a stick and want a 'proper' razor, there are a couple of shops in the Khartoum 2 and Amarat area that can provide you with most things you desire (they even have marmite!)
Many people seem to simply assume you can't get such items and don't bother looking - so try Street 1 or Cemetary Road in Amarat. They cater to rich Sudanese and expats so are relatively expensive but can definitely be worth a look!
Things you can't get at your local store; things you miss from home; a bit of luxury living to cheer you up a bit if you get the Khartoum blues
Relatively expensive but still worth a look even if you're on a low budget. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Amarat or Khartoum 2, fashionable (for Khartoum!) areas south of Souk Arabi. Walk over the train tracks, or get a bus.
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Wooden Hut terrace shops
Spices such as fennel, candlenut, nutmeg, etc
Cheap cheap cheap Leave a Comment Theme: Food and DrinkDirections: Souq Omdurman
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