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Kfar Qouq
Visit Kfar Qouq for a half‑day to see the ancient temple and rock carvings; stay nearby in Rashaya if you need a night.
Kfar Qouq is a small Bekaa Valley village with visible 1st‑century AD temple ruins, rock carvings and an ancient reservoir. The sights are clustered and free, making a few hours enough; accommodation is only in nearby Rashaya.
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kfar Qouq112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kfar Qouq, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollar cash is the backbone of payments: see Insurance & payments above.Lebanon-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay on main roads, keep valuables concealed, and avoid isolated areas after dark.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 140 Red Cross ambulance · 175 Civil defence (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (About 1 h 30 min–2 h by road to the Bekaa; no airport in the village (check)).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable; the main attractions are within a short stroll of the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café≈ ₤2,000–3,000
- Street or quick mealStreet food (falafel, manakish)≈ ₤1,500–2,500
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (Rashaya), a night, per personLBP 38,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LBP 25,000 · Mid LBP 40,000 · High LBP 60,000
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
- BEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (About 1 h 30 min–2 h by road to the Bekaa; no airport in the village (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kfar Qouq: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 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
The village is walkable; the main attractions are within a short stroll of the centre. Buses pass through the Bekaa main road; check local schedules.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rashaya
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Local bus or shared taxi from Kfar Qouq, about 15 min
El-Sahili guesthouse sleeps 5–6, about USD30–40 a night; the town centre is a short walk.
Zahle
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus along the Bekaa highway, about 30 min
Larger market town with restaurants and museums.
Aaiha
goDoor to door: ≈1–1.5 h
Shared taxi or local bus via Rashaya, about 30–40 min
Combine with Rashaya for a half-day Bekaa loop.
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.
El‑Sahili guesthouse (Rashaya)
Spacious, 5–6 beds, USD30–40 per 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
- ≈ ₤25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ ₤40,000–60,000 excl. bed
- High
- ≈ ₤60,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (Rashaya)1 × 1 night × LBP 38,000 | LBP 38,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × LBP 25,000 | LBP 25,000 |
| Local bus Kfar Qouq ↔ Rashaya1 × LBP 3,000 · check | LBP 3,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × LBP 15,000 · check | LBP 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LBP 8,100 |
| Trip total≈ LBP 89,100 per person per day, bed included | LBP 89,100 |
USD30–40 per night, converted to LBP
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ≈ ₤2,000–3,000 |
| Street food (falafel, manakish) | ≈ ₤1,500–2,500 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | ≈ ₤500–800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No entry fee, but the site has no visitor facilities: no toilets, no shade, no water.
- Summer heat can be intense; bring water and sun protection.
- Buses through the Bekaa run on no fixed timetable: ask locally the day before.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Beirut for assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kfar Qouq → Rashaya: ≈ ₤3,000 per person, 15 min (check)
- Bus Kfar Qouq → Zahle: ≈ ₤5,000 per person, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al-ḥammām?)
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 Kfar Qouq. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day trip to Zahle for market and museum options.
- Combine Kfar Qouq with Rashaya and Aaiha for a Bekaa loop.
- Field-check the bus and shared-taxi times from Rashaya and Zahle.
Sources
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