photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Brian McMorrow | profile | all galleries >> Middle East, North Africa & the Caucasus >> Yemen اليمن >> Suleiman, our "Magnificent" Tour Guide tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Suleiman, our "Magnificent" Tour Guide

Suleiman (Solomon) Abdulkadir Omar is a Somali refugee from Mogadishu who has been living in Yemen for the past 10 years. He works as a tour guide and hopes one day to open his own agency. We used him for two day-trips out of Sana'a to visit Wadi Dhahr, Shibam-Kawkaban, Thulla and Hababa on the first day and Manakha on the second day. Both trips were reasonably priced at US$50 and $80 respectively, including a 4-WD and a Yemeni driver. Suleiman speaks Arabic, Italian, and his English is quite acceptable. He may be reached at suleeymaanc@yahoo.com. The photos on the later pages are taken by other clients in various parts of Yemen and are posted at his request.
Suleiman
Suleiman
Suleiman with locals at Kawkaban
Suleiman with locals at Kawkaban
Suleiman and the driver Mohammad
Suleiman and the driver Mohammad
Mohammad's Toyota Land Cruiser
Mohammad's Toyota Land Cruiser
Suleiman and Mohammed on the road to Manakha
Suleiman and Mohammed on the road to Manakha
Suleiman
Suleiman
Suleiman posing in Al-Khutayb
Suleiman posing in Al-Khutayb
Mohammad
Mohammad
On our last day, Suleiman invited us to his home for lunch.
On our last day, Suleiman invited us to his home for lunch.
A Somali lunch prepared by Suleiman's wife
A Somali lunch prepared by Suleiman's wife
Suleiman with us at the airport
Suleiman with us at the airport
Aden-IV-2005.jpg
Aden-IV-2005.jpg
Hadramawt-IV-2005.jpg
Hadramawt-IV-2005.jpg
JapaneseHaraz-IV-2005.jpg
JapaneseHaraz-IV-2005.jpg
Manakah-IV-2005.jpg
Manakah-IV-2005.jpg
Marib-IV-2005.jpg
Marib-IV-2005.jpg
Taiz-IV-2005.jpg
Taiz-IV-2005.jpg
Dr Taha and Wolfgang from Austria at Wadi Dahr
Dr Taha and Wolfgang from Austria at Wadi Dahr
Solomon with Wolfgang at Wadi Dahr
Solomon with Wolfgang at Wadi Dahr
German tourist At Dr Taha's Pharmacy Al Ma'dara, Bab Al-Yemen market and Dr Taha at Bait baws village
German tourist At Dr Taha's Pharmacy Al Ma'dara, Bab Al-Yemen market and Dr Taha at Bait baws village
Dr Taha Arouny and Wolfgang with Solomon at Dar al Hajar
Dr Taha Arouny and Wolfgang with Solomon at Dar al Hajar
Wolfgang, an Austrian Tourist, at  Dr Taha's House for afternoon tea
Wolfgang, an Austrian Tourist, at Dr Taha's House for afternoon tea
Old Amran
Old Amran
Way to Sada with Police Guard
Way to Sada with Police Guard
Solomon with Maria at Farwa Old building near Sada
Solomon with Maria at Farwa Old building near Sada
Solomon with Maria at Shiharaa Bridge
Solomon with Maria at Shiharaa Bridge
Solomon with Mouro up onn Shibam hadramout building
Solomon with Mouro up onn Shibam hadramout building
Saif wedding part dancing Solomon ,Maria
Saif wedding part dancing Solomon ,Maria
Saif wedding part dancing Solomon ,Maria, Christian, Hadrami music
Saif wedding part dancing Solomon ,Maria, Christian, Hadrami music
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Mountains near Shihra
Enroute to the Empty Quarter desert near Marib
Enroute to the Empty Quarter desert near Marib
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Hula Village Wedding dance
Man at Thula village on the path.
Man at Thula village on the path.
Thula
Thula
Women at Hababa Water Tank (cistern)
Women at Hababa Water Tank (cistern)
Women at Hababa Water Tank (cistern)
Women at Hababa Water Tank (cistern)
Hababa Cistern
Hababa Cistern
Thula Castle and it's fortress
Thula Castle and it's fortress
Thula
Thula
Thula house
Thula house
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Barakhish near Marib
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Old Marib Queen of Shebba's palace
Shop at Shibam Hadramout  mood houses
Shop at Shibam Hadramout mood houses
Mosque at Shibam Hadramout
Mosque at Shibam Hadramout
Shibam Hadramout and it's Mood walls
Shibam Hadramout and it's Mood walls
Solomon and Mourisio at up on Shibam Hadramout mood houses
Solomon and Mourisio at up on Shibam Hadramout mood houses
Shibam Hadramout
Shibam Hadramout
Shibam Hadramout
Shibam Hadramout
Solomon pointing out Seyun museum
Solomon pointing out Seyun museum
HPIM0908.JPG
HPIM0908.JPG
HPIM0909.JPG
HPIM0909.JPG
HPIM0910.JPG
HPIM0910.JPG
HPIM0911.JPG
HPIM0911.JPG
HPIM0915.JPG
HPIM0915.JPG
HPIM0916.JPG
HPIM0916.JPG
Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Solomon on the left Maria . Christian Saif near Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Solomon on the left Maria . Christian Saif near Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Solomon on the left Maria . Christian Saif near Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Solomon on the left Maria . Christian Saif near Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Solomon on the left Maria . Christian Saif near Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Solomon on the left Maria . Christian Saif near Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an  Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Do'an Hadrami wedding dance
Wadi Hadarmout
Wadi Hadarmout
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
Way from Wadi' Do'an to Al-Mukalla
from Right Christian Bota Solomon on the middle. and driver Damari, at Way to Al-Mukalla
from Right Christian Bota Solomon on the middle. and driver Damari, at Way to Al-Mukalla
Way to Al-Mukalla
Way to Al-Mukalla
Way to Al-Mukalla
Way to Al-Mukalla
Three Fishermen - from right Maria, Solomon, Christian Botta, Fishermen at Bir-Ali Beach
Three Fishermen - from right Maria, Solomon, Christian Botta, Fishermen at Bir-Ali Beach
Three Fishermen - from right Maria, Solomon, Christian Botta, Fishermen at Bir-Ali Beach
Three Fishermen - from right Maria, Solomon, Christian Botta, Fishermen at Bir-Ali Beach
Bir-Ali Beach
Bir-Ali Beach
Bir-Ali Beach
Bir-Ali Beach
Bir-Ali Beach
Bir-Ali Beach
Up on Qana Old sea Port. near Bir-Ali
Up on Qana Old sea Port. near Bir-Ali
Maria Solomon Christian Mourizio. on the back Patrizia. Up on Qana Old sea port
Maria Solomon Christian Mourizio. on the back Patrizia. Up on Qana Old sea port
Mourizio, Solomon Maria front of Asafina Restaurant in Al-Mukalla
Mourizio, Solomon Maria front of Asafina Restaurant in Al-Mukalla
Aden Seaport
Aden Seaport
Gentelman Solomon Yemen Tour Guide
Gentelman Solomon Yemen Tour Guide
Solomon Up on Aden.jpg
Solomon Up on Aden.jpg
Solomon and Uwe at Empty Quarter Desert
Solomon and Uwe at Empty Quarter Desert
Solomon and Uwe at the Empty Quarter
Solomon and Uwe at the Empty Quarter
Solomon  near Taiz.jpg
Solomon near Taiz.jpg
Thoamas and Uwe lunch at Solomon's House
Thoamas and Uwe lunch at Solomon's House
Italian Tourist Group iwith Solomon in Badwin scort crossing at Empty Quarter Desert
Italian Tourist Group iwith Solomon in Badwin scort crossing at Empty Quarter Desert
Italian Tourist Group with Solomon at Qal-At Qahira Fortress
Italian Tourist Group with Solomon at Qal-At Qahira Fortress
Italian Tourist Group with Solomon at Shibam Hdramout
Italian Tourist Group with Solomon at Shibam Hdramout
Italian Tourist Group with Solomon at Zabid Old House
Italian Tourist Group with Solomon at Zabid Old House