Laziz

Top choice in Khartoum


Elbows out – this is indisputably the most popular eatery in the centre of Khartoum and it's always busy, whether it be with takeaway orders, hungry employees helping themselves at the salad bar, or friends simply sipping a cup of tea on the outdoor terrace in the evening. One thing is sure: its shwarma is the best this side of the Nile.


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Nearby Khartoum attractions

1. Commonwealth War Cemetery

0.93 MILES

This WWII cemetery contains numerous headstones (but no actual bodies). The Allies used Khartoum as a base to invade present-day Ethiopia to expel the…

2. Al-Kabir Mosque

1.66 MILES

This architecturally impressive mosque is a major landmark in the centre.

3. Ethnographical Museum

1.68 MILES

This museum contains a small but fascinating collection of tribal artefacts from across Sudan. Displays are ordered by geographic region and illustrate…

4. Republican Palace Museum

1.82 MILES

Housed in a converted Anglican church, this is a hall of heroes, of sorts, with mementos such as presidential limos and General Gordon's piano. It's worth…

5. St Matthew's Cathedral

1.84 MILES

With its various turrets, slender spires and a large rose window, this building resembles a fairy-tale castle. There are services on Sunday.

6. Coptic Church

2.24 MILES

Khartoum's Coptic minority uses this church off the main drag along the Nile. It's an elegant building, with two imposing bell towers.

7. Nuba Wrestlers

2.46 MILES

In this Khartoum wrestling area, you’ll find traditional wrestlers going through their paces at roughly 4pm on Fridays. The tournament attracts hundreds…

8. National Museum

2.69 MILES

This museum, the best in Sudan, has some breathtaking exhibits. The ground floor covers the rise and fall of the kingdoms of Kerma, Kush and Meroe. There…