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Mesopotamian Marshes

Southern Iraq

Reed islands and canals where the Marsh Arabs live, near ancient Ur.

US travel advisory: Level 4, Do Not Travel · checked 2026-11-03
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Best Time to Go
Nov–Feb
Our full guide to Mesopotamian Marshes is being written. It's on the Iraq list as Worth a Detour.

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