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A welcoming stay close to the walled city of Jugol

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I  ·  Heritage

Harar Jugol, the fortified historic town, is one of the Islamic world's most storied cities. Our hotel sits just outside the walls, about twenty minutes on foot from the old city gate.

A welcoming stay close to the walled city of Harar Jugol

II · Culture

01UNESCO World Heritage

Harar Jugol

The fortified old town, inscribed by UNESCO in 2006, where narrow lanes and centuries-old gates still frame daily life.

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02Spice, coffee, cloth

Local Markets

Walk the market stalls with a local guide, among spices, coffee, textiles and the bustle of the old town.

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03An evening ritual

Hyena Feeding

Each evening, hyena men feed wild spotted hyenas outside the old walls, a tradition found nowhere else quite like Harar.

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04From bean to ceremony

Coffee Culture

Harar is a coffee-growing region. Sit down to a traditional coffee ceremony and taste why.

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05Houses, mosques, gates

Historic Architecture

Traditional Harari houses with distinctive interiors, old mosques and the gates of the walled city.

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06A poet in the highlands

Arthur Rimbaud in Harar

The French poet Arthur Rimbaud lived in Harar from 1880 to 1891, and a museum in his name stands in the old town.

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III  ·  Experiences

Experiences

Guided journeys through the old town, from the evening hyena feeding to the spice and coffee markets. Ask our front desk to plan your days.

IV  ·  Stay

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Five room types with free Wi-Fi and parking, a restaurant and bar on site, and a front desk that never closes.

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