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Tadjoura: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tadjoura is one of the oldest towns in Djibouti and the capital of the Tadjourah Region. The town rose to prominence in the early 19th century as an alternative port to nearby Zeila.

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Now in the cityTadjoura+31°CClear · sunset 05:42 PMupdated 02:00 PM
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Exchange rateDJF 177.72per 1 $DJF — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026
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Tadjoura in pictures23 photos
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric A. Clement · pdm · Nov 9, 2006
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric A. Clement · pdm · Nov 9, 2006
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric A. Clement · pdm · Dec 9, 2006
U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Eric A. Clement · pdm · Dec 9, 2006

Getting there and staying

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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New information about military activity in the Red Sea area ('Regional risks’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in Djibouti due to terrorism . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Terrorists target public areas including: Tourist locations Transportation centers (airports) Government buildings Markets and shopping malls Hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship and schools Parks and public areas…

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport JIB40 km away — the nearest airport
Taiz International Airport TAI251 km from the centre
Aden International Airport ADE261 km from the centre

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