Yemen / الجمهورية اليمنية – Let’s explore here

Yemen is a stunningly beautiful country in Western Asia, with a very long, rich and troubled history. Its a very hot and very dry country that’s dominated by the Rub’ al Khali desert. Although near to the Red Sea there are many marshes – perfect breeding grounds for Mosquitos – beware! The coastline is over 1,200 miles long, and there are a number of islands in the Red Sea that have active volcanoes on them. Its neighbours include Saudi Arabia and Oman.

What currency do they use in Yemen?

In Yemen they use the Yemeni rial, or riyal. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of tourist areas in the the capital, Sana’a. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are some ATMs in the Sana’a, although not elsewhere in the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Yemen?

They speak Arabic in Yemen. English is also spoken by some, particularly in the South.

What time zone is Yemen in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Yemen?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Yemen?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

On our current journey we’ll be travelling from Saudi Arabia towards Sana’a, before moving on to Oman. Hopefully this will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Yemen?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Yemen.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!