ثقافة سقطرى وقراها ولغتها

Soqotri, a Modern South Arabian language distinct from Arabic and not mutually intelligible with it. Arabic is also widely spoken, and guides generally speak English.

Ask first, every time. Photographing women without explicit permission is not acceptable. Many of the best archive photographs of Socotri people cannot be used commercially for exactly this reason.

Modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees for all genders. Socotra is a conservative Muslim society, and this matters more in villages than at a remote camp.

Very little is produced for tourists. Dragon's blood resin and honey are the usual items. Cash is the only option, in US dollars, since there are no working ATMs or card facilities.