Port Sudan is an extremely relaxed town. The city was build by the British in the early 20th century, because Port Sudan was able to serve as a deep sea harbour. Suakin, which had been the most important harbour town until then, is not. Interestingly Suaking is up to today important as a ferry harbour for boats to Saudi Arabia, for migrant workers as well as for Haj. The city centre of Port Sudan  is developed by a grid scheme and in the middle is a beautiful market area. Most of the pictures below show the market.