Obock is a small port town located in the country of Djibouti. It is situated on the northern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura, where the body of water opens into the Gulf of Aden.
The town serves as a transportation hub featuring an airstrip and ferry services that connect it to Djibouti City. The name Obock is derived from the Arabic "Oboh," which is a deformation of Oboki, the name given to a local wadi.