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Ma'rib

Ma'rib is a town in Marib Governorate district, Yemen of about 16,794 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Bar'an Temple, Awam Tempel and Sirwah.

15.4625° N, 45.3258° EPop. 16,794

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Within 30 km19 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see3
Notable172
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bar'an Temple, temple near Ma'rib
Must-see

Bar'an Temple

Temple · 9 km

Awam Tempel, heritage site near Ma'rib
Must-see

Awam Tempel

Heritage site · 9 km

Sirwah, heritage site near Ma'rib
Must-see

Sirwah

Heritage site · 41 km

Places near Ma'rib by type

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One day from Ma'rib

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

44 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 Ma'rib
  2. Wadi al Milviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Husun al Ashrafheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bar'an Templetemple · 45 min
  5. Ma'rib Damdam · 45 min
  6. Wadi Gufainacave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ma'rib
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ma'rib?

Bar'an Temple (temple, about 9 km), Awam Tempel (heritage site, about 9 km), Wadi al Mil (viewpoint, about 5 km), Marib (heritage site, about 5 km), Ancient City of Ma’rib (heritage site, about 5 km), Husun al Ashraf (heritage site, about 5 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ma'rib?

39 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 1 temple, 1 cave, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ma'rib?

Wadi al Mil, about 5 km by road; Wadi As Sudd (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ma'rib?

Marib, about 5 km by road; Ancient City of Ma’rib (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ma'rib?

Start in Ma'rib, visit Wadi al Mil, then Husun al Ashraf, then Bar'an Temple, then Ma'rib Dam, then Wadi Gufaina, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.