Places to visit near

Al Qā’im

Al Qā’im is a town in Al-Anbar Governorate district, Iraq. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit: 13 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mari, Royal Palace of Mari and Christian Building.

34.3925° N, 40.9894° E

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km45
Must-see9
Notable22
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Al Qā’im

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 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 Qā’im
  2. Shaq al Hawacave · 1 hrs
  3. Tall Abu alHasanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Christian Buildingchurch · 30 min
  5. Mariheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Qubbat `Aliheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Al Qā’im
Today’s loopAl Qā’imStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Al Qā’im?

Mari (heritage site, about 25 km), Royal Palace of Mari (palace, about 25 km), Shaq al Hawa (cave, about 7 km), Qubbat `Ali (heritage site, about 9 km), Tall Hariri (viewpoint, about 25 km), Ishtar Temple at Mari (heritage site, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Al Qā’im?

45 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 10 other attractions, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 mosques & dargahs, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest fort to Al Qā’im?

Harsa, about 8 km by road; Harsé (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Al Qā’im?

تالاا, about 1 km by road; Rabīyat al Haḑabah (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Al Qā’im?

Start in Al Qā’im, visit Shaq al Hawa, then Tall Abu alHasan, then Christian Building, then Mari, then Qubbat `Ali, and drive back — about 123 km by road in all.