I had previously written about the history and background of Jizan. I’ve not yet had the opportunity to personally see Jizan. In learning this, one of my husband’s friends shared some photos of Jizan and particularly its unique souk. The photos have certainly increased my own appetite and desire to see this unique place and I am confident that many readers will have the same view. And since we know that a photo says a 1000 words, then this post must be worth no less than 10,000.
First, make sure to take the correct turn!
items to the souk arrive in all forms of transport. These items are brought by “jahash” (small donkey).
It is similar to a “flea market” style
Cobras anyone?
if alive is not preferred, pickled is available.
now this is where I’d want to stop and investigate for a while and try to persuade my husband to bring home both a gazelle and a falcon.
more falcons on display
lovely handicrafts for the home and as gifts
more traditional clay water bottles and other local handmade items
there is nothing like an open air spice market!
gat – grown locally and similar to marijuana
after gat, I guess a stall with handmade knives and daggers is appropriate…
and cannot leave the souq without seeing the fabrics, clothing, accessories and more housewares. All is negotiable too!
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How cool! Pickled cobra? :-O
It is my hometown..i am actually from there and how interesting some one out of the country write a bout it …great i like that =)
I’m curious as to where these pictures were taken. I’ve lived in Jizan since November 2011 and have not found a market like this one anywhere near the city. (Oh, and I’ve been told that gat (or khat) is more of a stimulant therefore not like MJ except that both are officially illegal.)