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Voykit pocket guide · Iraq
Amedi
Amadiya
Half a day is enough to see the old town, the Great Mosque and the view; add a meal at Silav waterfall and you fill a full day. Overnight only if you want to hike or visit fruit farms.
Amedi is a small hilltop town in Iraqi Kurdistan, 10 km from the Turkish border. Its main draw is the setting: a flat-topped mountain with views over the valleys. The old town has a 12th-century mosque, Assyrian ruins and a former synagogue. Most visitors come for a few hours from Dohuk or Zakho, eat kebab at the Silav waterfall, buy tahini and leave.
- Country
- Iraq
- Local name
- Amadiya
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IQD
- Money
- Cash in dinars and US dollars covers almost everything: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget IQD 20,000–35,000 excl. bed · Mid IQD 35,000–60,000 excl. bed · High IQD 60,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 104 · Ambulance 122 · Fire 115
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kebab meal at Silav waterfall | IQD 5,000–10,000 |
| Tahini, 1 kg (2.2 lb) jarTahini, 2.2 lb (1 kg) jar | IQD 5,000–8,000 |
| Honey, 500 g | IQD 10,000–15,000 |
| Taxi Dohuk–Amedi one way | IQD 10,000–15,000 |
| Bottle of water | IQD 500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EBL · Erbil International Airport
- About 2.5 h drive; taxis available.
- OSM · Mosul International Airport
- About 1.5 h drive; check security situation.
Typical fares
- Taxi Dohuk–Amedi
- IQD 10,000–15,000, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Amedi–Silav waterfall
- IQD 3,000–5,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Amedi is small and walkable. Taxis wait at the entrance; a ride to the waterfall or back to Dohuk costs about IQD 10,000–15,000 (check).
See and do
Known for
- Great Mosque of Amadiya (built 1177)
- Silav waterfall and kebab restaurants
- Tahini and honey
- Mountain views
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dohuk | Taxi, about 30 min | About 30 min |
| Zakho | Taxi, about 45 min | About 45 min |
| Batifa | Taxi, about 20 min | About 20 min |
| Gundik | Taxi, about 15 min | About 15 min |
Sleep
- Amedi town
- A few guesthouses; basic. Book ahead.
- Dohuk
- 30 min drive; more options. Day-trip from there.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سڵاوsllaw |
| Thank you | سوپاسsupas |
| How much? | بە چەندە؟ba chanda? |
| Taxi | تاكسیtaksî |
| Waterfall | تاڤگەtavge |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- The road up is narrow and winding; taxis drive fast.
- No ATMs in Amedi; bring cash (IQD or USD).
- Alcohol is not sold in Amedi; Dohuk has shops.
- Check your government travel advice for Iraqi Kurdistan before you go.
Amedi is safe for tourists during the day. The main risk is the winding mountain road and fast taxi drivers. Avoid the border area without a guide. Check your government travel advice for Iraqi Kurdistan.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Amedi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Great Mosque of Amadiya (built 1177)
- Silav waterfall and kebab restaurants
- Tahini and honey
- Mountain views
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Amedi, revision 5311154 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5311154
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/amedi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.