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Al Bājūr

Al Bājūr is a town in Monufia Governorate district, Egypt of about 36,633 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit: 43 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage and 1 churches. The must-see places are Athribis, Merimde and Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque.

30.4305° N, 31.0368° EPop. 36,633

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km61
Must-see114
Notable156
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Bājūr

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:35 pm

123 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Al Bājūr
  2. Hijazi Mosquemosque · 30 min
  3. Merimdeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosquemosque · 30 min
  5. Masjid Al-Sheikh Al-Turkeymosque · 30 min
  6. Athribisheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Bājūr
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Bājūr?

Athribis (heritage site, about 18 km), Merimde (heritage site, about 27 km), Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque (mosque, about 28 km), Hijazi Mosque (mosque, about 8 km), Masjid Al-Sheikh Al-Turkey (mosque, about 12 km), Sidi Fayed Mosque (mosque, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Bājūr?

61 places on Spotwander: 43 mosques & dargahs, 7 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 1 church, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest dargah to Al Bājūr?

Hijazi Mosque, about 8 km by road; Masjid Al-Sheikh Al-Turkey (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Bājūr?

Athribis, about 18 km by road; Merimde (27 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Bājūr?

Start in Al Bājūr, visit Hijazi Mosque, then Merimde, then Sidi Shibl al-Aswad Mosque, then Masjid Al-Sheikh Al-Turkey, then Athribis, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.