Abéché
Chad
- Population
- 74,188
- Currency
- XAFFr567.8/$
Abeche is the capital of Ouaddai Province in Chad. It was once the capital of the Wadai Empire.
Guide content adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Abéché". Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather
Live38°C
Clear sky · feels like 38°C
- 23%
- 7 km/h
- AQI 62
- SunLight drizzle27° / 38°
- MonOvercast25° / 38°
- TueOvercast25° / 35°
- WedLight drizzle25° / 37°
- ThuThunderstorm with slight hail24° / 36°
Measured at 13.829, 20.832 · Africa/Ndjamena
Abéché map
Getting there
- 1 Abeche Airport (AEH IATA). Tchadia Airlines from N'Djamena and Faya-Largeau
Getting around
What to see
- 1 Ruins of Ouara (50 km north of Abéché). Former capital of the Wadai Empire. It has been deserted since its wells went dry in the late 19th century and the capital was moved to Abéché. Situated between hills, it is still home to a ruined palace, mosque and city wall. It has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2005.
- 2 Royal palace. The former royal palace of the Wadai Empire, built around 1900.
What to do
Where to eat
- 1 Rose des Sables, ☏ .
Drinking & nightlife
Shopping
Where to stay
- 1 Grand Hotel, ☏ . Could be somewhat rustic.
Staying connected
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