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Voykit pocket guide · Iraq
Ramadi
الرمادي
Ramadi is a half-day stop for those already on the Baghdad–Jordan highway: see the rebuilt Great Mosque, then move on. Not a base.
Ramadi, the Sunni Arab capital of Al Anbar on the Euphrates, was heavily damaged in the 2003–2011 war and again during the 2015 ISIL occupation. Reconstruction is ongoing. The main draw is the Great Mosque of Ramadi (rebuilt 2017). Most travellers pass through on the road from Amman to Baghdad rather than making a dedicated trip.
- Country
- Iraq
- Local name
- الرمادي
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold, rain)
- 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 30,000–50,000 excl. bed · Mid IQD 50,000–80,000 excl. bed · High IQD 80,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 104 · Ambulance 122
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi from Baghdad to Ramadi (one way) | IQD 35,000–50,000 |
| Train from Baghdad (one way) | IQD 5,000–10,000 |
| Simple meal (kebab, rice, bread) | IQD 5,000–10,000 |
| Bottled water (1.5 L) | IQD 500–1,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BGW · Baghdad International Airport
- About 100 km (62 mi) east; taxi or private car, 1.5–2 h (check road conditions)About 62 mi (100 km) east; taxi or private car, 1.5–2 h (check road conditions)
Typical fares
- Taxi Baghdad → Ramadi
- IQD 35,000–50,000, about 1.5–2 h (check)
- Train Baghdad → Ramadi
- IQD 5,000–10,000, about 2 h (check)
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
Taxi or private car is the only practical option within the city. Two daily passenger trains from Baghdad (check current schedule).
See and do
Known for
- Great Mosque of Ramadi
- Euphrates riverfront
- Highway junction to Jordan and Syria
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | Train (2 daily, about 2 h) or taxi (1.5–2 h) | 2–2.5 h |
| Fallujah | Taxi, about 30 min east on Highway 10 | 40 min |
| Samarra | Taxi via Baghdad, about 2.5 h | 3 h |
Sleep
- City centre (near Great Mosque)
- Limited options; the Anbar International Hotel is expected to open in 2025 (check). Most visitors stay in Baghdad and day-trip.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | السلام عليكمas-salamu alaykum |
| Thank you | شكراًshukran |
| How much? | بكم؟bikam? |
| Where is the mosque? | أين المسجد؟ayn al-masjid? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Check your government's travel advice before any trip to Ramadi; security conditions change quickly.
- The Anbar International Hotel opening date is unconfirmed as of 2026.
- Train service resumed in 2022 but may be suspended; verify with Iraqi Railways before travelling.
Ramadi is a post-conflict city with ongoing reconstruction. Security conditions can change without notice. Always check your government's travel advisory and arrange a local guide or driver through a reputable contact. Avoid travel after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ramadi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Great Mosque of Ramadi
- Euphrates riverfront
- Highway junction to Jordan and Syria
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: Ramadi, revision 5052601 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5052601
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ramadiالرمادي
إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلك
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
Most embassies are in Baghdad. The US Embassy is in the Green Zone; the UK Embassy is in Baghdad. Check your government's travel advice for consular support in Ramadi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ramadi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.