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Marawi
Visit Marawi for a day to see Lake Lanao and the mosques; stay 1 night if you want to explore the rebuilding city centre.
Marawi sits on Lake Lanao in Lanao del Sur, a Muslim‑majority city still recovering from 2017 conflict. Main sights cluster near the university and the lake; a day covers the mosques and lake view, with an extra night for relaxed walking and a stay at the local resort hotel.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season, cooler temperatures)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, occasional security alerts)
- Airport
- CGY
- Nights
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- Philippines ↗Complete the free eTravel registration on the official government site within 72 hours before arrival; ignore lookalike sites that charge.
- Philippines ↗Typhoon season runs roughly June to November: flights and boats are cancelled at short notice; buy flexible tickets and keep a spare day.
- Philippines ↗Carry pesos in small notes; many stalls, jeepneys and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Marawi911 ▾
- National emergency911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Marawi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.Philippines-wide
- SIM or eSIMGlobe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.Philippines-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.Philippines-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% if no service charge.Philippines-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Philippines-wide
- SafetyMarawi is generally safe for visitors who stay in well‑known areas and follow local guidance; avoid night travel outside the city centre.
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- RestroomsCalled 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.Philippines-wide
- Emergency numbers911 National emergency
- Sundays & holidaysHoly Week shuts much; malls open daily; banks closed weekends.Philippines-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGY Laguindingan Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi) north; transfers by UV‑Express minivan.).CGY Laguindingan Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 28 mi (45 km) north; transfers by UV‑Express minivan.).
- Getting aroundUV‑Express minivans connect Marawi to Iligan and nearby towns; walk within the city centre and university area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealSnack or dessert at JECOs Café₱50–₱120 (≈ US$1–3)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Aga Khan Museumfree
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₱1,500 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₱2,500 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room₱4,000 (≈ US$75)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₱1,200 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₱1,800 (≈ US$35) · High ₱2,600 (≈ US$50)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGY Laguindingan Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 45 km (28 mi) north; transfers by UV‑Express minivan.)CGY Laguindingan Airport (Nearest commercial airport, about 28 mi (45 km) north; transfers by UV‑Express minivan.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marawi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
UV‑Express minivans connect Marawi to Iligan and nearby towns; walk within the city centre and university area.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Iligan
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
UV‑Express minivan, about 1 h 30 min
Coastal city with waterfalls; good for a half‑day outing.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Marawi Resort Hotel
Cottage‑style hotel inside Mindanao State University compound; suitable for 1 night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₱1,200–₱1,800 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₱1,800–₱2,600 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₱2,600 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × ₱2,500 | ₱2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₱1,800 | ₱1,800 |
| UV‑Express minivan round‑trip from Laguindingan Airport1 × ₱350 · check | ₱350 |
| eSIM data for a week1 × ₱1,200 · check | ₱1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₱590 |
| Trip total≈ ₱6,440 per person per day, bed included | ₱6,440≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in PHP; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ₱30–₱60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Snack or dessert at JECOs Café | ₱50–₱120 (≈ US$1–3) |
| UV‑Express minivan ride (city‑to‑airport) | ₱300–₱400 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Entry to Aga Khan Museum | free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Security: city still rebuilding after 2017 siege; check local advisories before travel.
- Alcohol is prohibited citywide; no bars or liquor sales.
- Some streets and buildings are under reconstruction; allow extra time for detours.
Emergency numbers
- National emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- National emergency911
Embassy
US consular services are in Iligan (check address); other nations use Manila embassy.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Laguindingan Airport → Marawi (UV‑Express): about ₱350 (≈ US$7) per person, 45 km (28 mi) (check)about ₱350 (≈ US$7) per person, 28 mi (45 km) (check)
Say or show
- Pasensya na — Excuse me / Sorry (pa‑sen‑sya na)
- Salamat — Thank you (sa‑la‑mat)
- Tagpila? — How much? (tag‑pi‑la)
- Asa ang kasilyas? — Where is the bathroom? (a‑sa ang ka‑si‑lyas)
- Pwede ko ba ng tubig? — Can I have water? (pwe‑de ko ba ng tu‑big)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marawi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–May (dry season, cooler temperatures) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season, occasional security alerts) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add Iligan day‑trip for waterfalls.
- Consider a second night to see post‑conflict murals and local markets.
Sources
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