Do not drink tap water (there isn't any). Buy bottled water from the few kiosks (imported from Berbera) or boil well water for 20 minutes. 7. Things to Do in Juuj You aren't coming here for nightclubs or museums. You are coming for raw, unfiltered culture. A. Witness the Livestock Market (Souq Xoolaha) Juuj’s economic heart. Every Monday and Thursday, thousands of goats, sheep, and camels are driven through the valley. It is dusty, loud, and chaotic. Watch Somaliland herders haggle over the price of a single ri ri (goat) destined for Saudi Arabia. B. Hike the Juuj Caves (Godadka Juuj) Approximately 2 km east of the settlement, there are shallow limestone caves. Local legend claims these were used as granaries and hideouts during the 1900 Dervish wars. The hike offers a panoramic view of the entire valley. C. Frankincense Harvesting Demonstration The hills around Juuj are rich in Boswellia trees (frankincense). Local men (midgaan) are experts at peeling the bark to collect the resin. You can buy raw, unprocessed frankincense tears for as little as $2 for a bag that would cost $50 in a Western boutique. D. Stargazing With zero light pollution and dry air, the Milky Way is blindingly bright. Lie on the sand between 9 PM and midnight for a celestial show. 8. Culture and Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts Juuj is a deeply conservative, Islamic Somali town. Failure to respect customs will cause offense.
During the 19th century, as the British Somaliland Protectorate expanded, Juuj became a waypoint for explorers attempting to map the route from Berbera to the Ethiopian highlands. In the 1980s, the town saw minor strategic importance during the Somali National Movement (SNM) insurgency against the Siad Barre regime, serving as a remote logistics point. juuj town guide
Safe travels, and Nabadiye (Peace) from Juuj. Do not drink tap water (there isn't any)