AL Mocha is one of the best Tourist Destinations in Yemen. This is a port city located along Red sea in Yemen. The city of Al Mocha was regarded as one of the most important port cities of the country till the 19th century. Being the capital city of Sana’a, AL Mocha served as one of the chief ports of the country till Hodeida and Aden took over its place.
Historically the city of Al Mocha was renowned across the world as one of the chief coffee markets. The coffee trade flourished in the city from 15th to 17th century. Even today the mocha coffee beans are very popular across the world for their strong flavor and appealing fragrance. The city is also important from the literary aspect, as the English word “mocha” has come into being from this city.
The city of AL Mocha in Yemen was well described by the Jesuits and the legendary travelers Jeronimo Lobo. Lobo was on journey on the Red Sea in the year 1625. According to his documents, AL Mocha was not that widely popular earlier. After the Turkish assumption of Arabia, the city became an important commercial hub of the region. The Pasha’s residence was a two days journey from the city.
There was another major factor for the popularity of the city. The Ottoman law of that time stated that all the ships have to be anchored at the Mocha port for paying taxes before entering the Red sea. Thus traders across the globe who wanted enter the Red sea had to pay a visit to the city. That’s how they came to know about the delectable variety of coffee available there.
The travelers will get to see a wide variety of attractions while staying here. The entire city has historical remnants spread across it. The so called house of Prophet Mohammed is a distinctive feature of the city. The houses looks somewhat like a tenement block which was rented to the travelers irrespective of their caste, creed and religion during the ancient times.
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