Take any of the minibuses that head north towards El Droshab. From here it is very easy to flag down rides heading out of the city. Don't use a sign. You will come to a police check-point as you head out, and if you are polite and friendly, they will normally find you a vehicle to hop in.
=== South towards [[Wad Madani]], [[Gedaref]], [[Kassala]]
== Places to avoid ==