Kawkaban is a small village to the west of Sana'a in the Yemeni Mountains.
The view from the cliffs on which Kawkaban is built is quite striking, particularly if it's reached by foot from Shibam. The old gate The old mosques “Almadrasa, Almansoor, ALsharefa, Harabat, ...” The old market located in the middle of the city The old rainwater reservoirs “Meseda, Alasdad, Sedalhamam, ...” The edges around the city overlook on Shibam city and Wadi alnaeem The very nice in old style hotels “Kawkaban Hotel, Jabal Kawkaban Hotel, Altaj hotel”
Walk around Enjoy Yemenis music Sunlight bath Qat Traditional dance party
Kawkaban is very famous with the traditional issue. You can buy very nice and cheap food with the original favor and homemade. You can buy some mementos and gifts from the old market, which are handmade. Traditional clothes and galleries shops are around.
Funduq Kawkaban offers tourists a great traditional meal that is definitely worth the high price (between 700-100 riyal). The Taj Kawkaban hotel has avery nice views and tradition food.
Only soft drink and hot drink Don’t forget to try the Kawkabanian coffee “Qahwa Qisher”. It has special favor.
Walking to Shipam using the old satires “Alaqabah” is very special experience