Shibam Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Shared taxis run to Al-Mahwit (YR250, 1½ hours, three to four daily), At-Tawila (YR150, 40 minutes, 10 daily), Kawkaban (YR100, 15 minutes, five to seven daily), San’a (YR150, 30 minutes, four to five daily) and Thilla (YR50, 15 minutes, 10 daily).

The bus and taxi stand lies just outside the entrance to the village. Shared taxis run regularly to Sayun (YR100, 20 minutes, around 20 daily) and Tarim (YR200, one hour, five to 10 daily).

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