El Fasher
SudanSD
City in Western Sudan
El Fasher is a city in western Sudan. It serves as the capital of the North Darfur State, is located in the Darfur region of Sudan, and is 195 kilometres (121 mi) northeast of Nyala. A historical caravan post, El Fasher is located at an elevation of about 700 metres (2,300 ft). The city serves as an agricultural marketing point for the cereals and fruits grown in the surrounding region. El Fasher is linked by road to both Geneina and Umm Keddada.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 286,277
- Coordinates
- 13.628, 25.349
- Timezone
- Africa/Khartoum
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of El Fasher
Travellers heading to Sudan will find El Fasher, a large city. Around 286,277 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on adventure, nature and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in El Fasher
Adventure in El Fasher
(3)Under adventure, El Fasher is tagged with Escape Room, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for El Fasher.
Nature in El Fasher
(3)Nature lovers get Desert, Mountains and Volcanoes. All of it is drawn from El Fasher's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in El Fasher
(3)El Fasher records Biking, Running and Slopes under sports. All of it is drawn from El Fasher's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in El Fasher
(2)For nightlife, expect Clubs and Pubs. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for El Fasher.
Culture in El Fasher
(1)Looking for culture? El Fasher has Mines. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for El Fasher.
Shopping in El Fasher
(1)Under shopping, El Fasher is tagged with Shopping. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for El Fasher.
Wellness in El Fasher
(1)El Fasher's wellness entries include Turkish Baths. Everything listed here comes from what El Fasher is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit El Fasher
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make El Fasher straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Khartoum.
Similar destinations
Places near El Fasher that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is El Fasher known for?
- El Fasher, in Sudan, is best known for adventure, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 286,277 residents.
- What can you do in El Fasher?
- Recorded activities in El Fasher include Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges, Desert and Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit El Fasher?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is El Fasher located?
- El Fasher is located in Sudan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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