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Hotels  

Hotel and restaurant Sahara: Nice hotel

Hotel and restaurant Sahara: Nice hotel, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  فندق ومطعم الصحارةAl Qamishli, Syria next to fire 

Al Soufaraa Hotel: best cheap choice in Al Qamishli

Al Soufaraa Hotel: best cheap choice in Al Qamishli, Al Qamishli

 Sympathisant Says:  Al Soufaraa Hotel came as a relief. Coming from Deir-Azzur and lake Assad and having gone always for the cheaper options in town, it was great to flush off the dust of the desert in that pretty much european-appearing small hotel. It boasts reasonable clean rooms that offer... 

Transportation  

Qamihsli trains to Damascus Timetable

Qamihsli trains to Damascus Timetable, Al Qamishli

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Local Customs  

Some Syrian Mezze (starters ) or for breakfast

Some Syrian Mezze (starters ) or for breakfast, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  MAGDOUSIngredientsEggplantsSweet red pepper pasteCrushed walnutsOlive oilSaltSliced garlic (optional)The stuffingMix together the sweet red pepper paste with the crushed walnuts and the garlic.MOUHAMMARAIngredients100 gr. bread crumbs50 gr. sweet red pepper paste10 gr.... 

Language

Language, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  Language when you in Qamishli and surrounding means you are in Kurdish region so every body speaks Kurdish Kirmanji dialect in their daily life and They use Arabic as second language when they go to big cities such as Aleppo.A hint If you want to recognize Kurdish person... 

Language

Language, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  Language when you in Qamishli and surrounding means you are in Kurdish region so every body speaks Kurdish Kirmanji dialect in their daily life and They use Arabic as second language when they go to big cities such as Aleppo.A hint If you want to recognize Kurdish person... 

Tipping

Tipping, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  A tip for the waitress or taxidriver?In Qamishli it is upo to you to give tips to the waitress in a restaurant (if he/she was friendly and helpfull and the food was good of cours). The need the tips to live since the wage is very little.In bars and café's some people give a... 

Food and drink

Food and drink, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  Dairy products:Here are some Kurdish Qamishli products with their meaning in Kurdish as well.Home-made butter, cheese, yoghurt Musti Kamundi (Kurdish)both types Kolelik, liqueurs Ajeeni the milk into small balls and dried in a warm sun, and kept in the oil.- Ferro in... 

Drinking alcohol

Drinking alcohol, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  Drinking alcohol is accepted.but it is better to drink it inside .Try local beers and Ouzo.Like Al Sharq beer and Barada beer and Ouzo like al rayan. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Safety

Safety, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  Qamishli or in Kurdish Qamişlo is a very safe city.Locals and very friendly ,generous and hospitable. 

Tourist Traps  

Money

Money, Al Qamishli

 Robin020 Says:  Be aware that generally Syrian Banks do NOT accept overseas debit/credit cards.Read more: http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/1212cd/1bba34/7/#ixzz1OX6RdjBg 

Favorites  

Qamihsli trains to Damascus Timetable

Qamihsli trains to Damascus Timetable, Al Qamishli

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The Place

Plan a Al Qamishli vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Al Qamishli locals

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The People

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 Drinking alcohol is accepted.but it is better to drink it inside .Try local beers and Ouzo.Like Al Sharq beer and Barada beer and Ouzo like al rayan. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi all ! I am off to Syria next month(July) and wanted to know what is the situation at the border with Turkey. Transport, times,... 

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A: I wish I could help....but I have no idea about that region....If you need any further information about Istanbul...just let me know..... Enjoy it! Aslihan 

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Qamishili The secret capital of Kurds

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 Al Qamishli,Kurdish Qamishlo originally, an Assyrian/Syriac city, in modern times, is of mixed ethnic groups, predominantly Kurdish, Arabs and Assyrians/Syriacs. The Christians of the city mainly... 

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Qamishly.com

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Al Qamishli. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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