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Visitors should dress modestly, remove shoes before entering, and avoid visiting during prayer times unless participating.

Minibuses are often overcrowded and may not follow fixed schedules. It's best to ask locals for the latest routes and timings.

The rainy season (July to September) can make some roads impassable. Plan travel accordingly.

Meals are often communal, eaten with the right hand. It's polite to accept offers of tea or coffee.

Alcohol is prohibited in Sudan. Public observance of Islamic customs, such as fasting during Ramadan, is expected.

Eat at local markets and use shared transportation to save money. Bargaining is common in markets.

Always ask for permission before photographing people, especially women and religious sites.

Sudanese people value polite and indirect communication. Avoid confrontational or aggressive language.

Support local businesses, avoid single-use plastics, and respect natural and cultural sites.

Try ful medames (stewed fava beans), kisra (sorghum flatbread), and asida (porridge).

Yes, most nationalities require a visa obtained in advance from a Sudanese embassy.

Sudanese Pound (SDG). Cash is king; credit cards are rarely accepted.

Arabic is the main language; English is limited to some professionals and hotels.

No, stick to bottled or boiled water.

Few ATMs exist; bring enough cash from Khartoum.

Staples include ful, kisra (flatbread), and grilled meats; vegetarian options are available.

Avoid photographing military or government buildings; ask permission for people.