Lake Assal Rock Salt
High-purity natural crystal salt. Crystal chunks broken and sold as souvenirs
Category: Food ingredient
Specialties in Djibouti
Learn about local specialties and celebrated products of this country
Local specialties
Khat
Young leaves of stimulant plant with mild awakening effect. Essential for evening socializing
Category: Other
Camel Milk Cheese
Low-fat, high-calcium, recently gaining attention as health food
Category: Food ingredient
Afar Silver Crafts
Geometric pattern silver jewelry worn by nomads
Category: Handicrafts
Hand-woven Sadari Cloth
Colorful cotton textile popular for dresses and tablecloths
Category: Handicrafts
Mangrove Honey
From saline plant flower nectar with unique aroma and minerals
Category: Food ingredient
Dhow Ship Models
Handcrafted wood carvings reproducing traditional sailboats by port city craftsmen
Category: Folk art
Dates Jam
Rich spread cooking dates harvested along Red Sea coast
Category: Food ingredient
Desert Rose Crystals
Natural objects where gypsum crystallized in flower shape; popular with mineral collectors
Category: Other
Djibouti Coffee
Ethiopian raw beans roasted at port; characteristic cardamom flavor
Category: Food ingredient