One of the most sought-after tourist destinations in Sudan is Al Fasher which acts as the oasis in the desolate western region of the country.

Al Fasher is steeped in history as it was an important seat of power during the Sultanate of Fur. Though the old grandeur has been lost over the ages, it still stands to be a significant administrative and commercial center of this region of the country of Sudan. Al Fasher has been quite wealthy during the heydays of the region, the traces of which can be seen even today scattered all around. You can still see the palace of the Sultan standing tall amidst the sandy stretch of the roads. This palace is easily accessible for which the global travelers come here to catch a glimpse of the rich architectural heritage of the past. The palace has been turned into a museum for the convenience of the travelers coming in from different parts of the world. You can not only see the throne in the palace but also some of the other objects belonging to the sultan. All these relics have been preserved for the public.

The network of transportation in Al Fasher is good enough which makes traveling easier for everyone. The most common means of transportation are the buses but you can also hire cars and go around the region. Some of the places which you can visit from here are El Junayna (350 kilometers westwards), Mellit (60 kilometers northwards), El Obeid (700 kilometers eastwards) and Nyala (300 kilometers southwards). Have a great time in Al Fasher and carry back some of the most thrilling moments of your life.

Online information on the Al Fasher is available at travel.mapsofworld