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Notable sanctuary · Muthanna Governorate, Iraq

Faydat ar Rafaiyah

فيضة الرفاعية

Faydat ar Rafaiyah is a sanctuary in Muthanna Governorate, Iraq.

Faydat ar Rafaiyah: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this sanctuary: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Faydat ar Rafaiyah

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Faydat ar Rafaiyah — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 30.40005, 45.14827. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is the park open?

    No visitor has reported the opening & safari status for Faydat ar Rafaiyah yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Faydat ar Rafaiyah?

    November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Faydat ar Rafaiyah?

    Nearby: Faydat al Kulayb (lake, 17 km), Faydat Umm al Akaf (lake, 40 km), Al Akiliyat (lake, 45 km), Faydat ad Diriyat (attraction, 46 km), Faydat al Hadlah (sanctuary, 46 km), Faydat al Arjawi (lake, 50 km).

    Is Faydat ar Rafaiyah worth visiting?

    Faydat ar Rafaiyah is listed as a notable sanctuary in Iraq on Spotwander.