Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen

Places to visit near Ma‘bar

Ma‘bar is a town in Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 194 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Harras of Dhamar (37 km), Jabal An Nahdayn (71 km) and Al-Saleh Mosque (75 km).

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Ma‘bar at a glance

Location
Dhamar Governorate district, Yemen
Coordinates
14.7940° N, 44.2935° E
Places within 50 km
200 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ma‘bar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ma‘bar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ma‘bar

271 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ma‘bar. The closest is Jabal Anwa` (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ma‘bar

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ma‘bar. The closest is Jabal Hisn al Mazar (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ma‘bar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ma‘bar
  2. 7 km Hayd al Hisan · viewpoint, Dhamar Governorate
  3. 5 km Jabal al Jaba'ib · viewpoint, Dhamar Governorate
  4. 4 km Jabal Anwa` · viewpoint, Dhamar Governorate
  5. 4 km Jabal Sirab · viewpoint, Dhamar Governorate
  6. 2 km Jabal al Jumm · viewpoint, Dhamar Governorate
  7. 9 km Back to Ma‘bar

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From travellers near Ma‘bar

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How to reach Ma‘bar

    All places near Ma‘bar by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ma‘bar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints194271Jabal Anwa` (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs512Jabal Hisn al Mazar (28 km)
    Waterfalls11Al Harf (37 km)
    Other attractions01Ḩammām Malāḩah (53 km)
    Museums01House of Folklore (78 km)
    Forts & heritage01Ghumdan Palace (78 km)

    Ma‘bar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ma‘bar?

    Jabal Anwa` (viewpoint, about 5 km), Hayd al Hisan (viewpoint, about 7 km), Jabal Sirab (viewpoint, about 8 km), Jabal al Jumm (viewpoint, about 9 km), Jabal al Jaba'ib (viewpoint, about 9 km), Jabal Hiqwan (viewpoint, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ma‘bar?

    200 places on Spotwander: 194 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 mosques & dargahs, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ma‘bar?

    Jabal Anwa`, about 5 km by road; Hayd al Hisan (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ma‘bar?

    Jabal Hisn al Mazar, about 28 km by road; Jami` Rahah (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ma‘bar?

    Start in Ma‘bar, visit Hayd al Hisan, then Jabal al Jaba'ib, then Jabal Anwa`, then Jabal Sirab, then Jabal al Jumm, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ma‘bar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Ma‘bar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ma‘bar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ma‘bar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.