Video mapAksum, Tigray5 spots
Davud Akhundzada in Aksum, Tigray: 5 Spots
5 spots in Aksum, Tigray, mapped from Don't Dare To Film In Africa's Largest Open-Air Market, Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ๐ช๐น by Davud Akhundzada.

The 5 spots

Aksum
Aksum, Ethiopia

Danakil Depression
Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Aksum Obelisk No-1
4PJ9+RPQ, Aksum, Ethiopia

Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela
22MV+79C, Unnamed Road, Lalibela, Ethiopia

Simien Mountains National Park
North Gondar Debark, 1248, Ethiopia
From the video
Don't Dare To Film In Africa's Largest Open-Air Market, Merkato, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ๐ช๐น ยท Davud Akhundzada
Davud Akhundzada navigated the chaotic and massive Mercato market in Ethiopia, where he felt a constant need to stay alert due to safety warnings about pickpockets. He was particularly struck by the local obsession with TikTok and the widespread resistance from vendors toward being filmed.
Food from the video
Ethiopian tea
Planning notes
Trip guide
Visit EthiopiaVisit EthiopiaThe official national tourism portal for Ethiopia, featuring Aksum as a key UNESCO World Heritage site and the spiritual heart of the country.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in Aksum, Tigray from this video?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to Aksum, Tigray.
What are the must-try foods in Aksum, Tigray?
Creator picks from the video include Ethiopian tea. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.