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Marjayoun
Marjayoun is a half-day stop for Beaufort Castle and the valley views, not a base. One night if you want to explore the castle and relax at a nature park.
Marjayoun sits in the fertile Jordan Rift Valley with a view of Mount Hermon. Its main draw is the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle, 22 km southwest. The town itself is small, with a 19th-century cathedral, a Gandhi park, and a couple of family-friendly parks. Most travellers use it as a stop between Sidon and Tyre or as a side trip from the coast.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- LBP
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and rainy)
- Airport
- BEY
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Marjayoun112 ▾
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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 Marjayoun, 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
- SafetySouth Lebanon has a history of conflict.
- 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.
- AirportBEY Beirut–Rafic Hariri International (About 1.5–2 h drive; shared taxi or private car).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Arabic or Turkish)LBP 10,000–20,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi (service) within townLBP 5,000–10,000
- Museum or sight ticketBeaufort Castle entrycheck
- Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per personLBP 150,000
- Mid-range bedHotel double room (Kalaa Resort or similar), a night, per roomLBP 700,000
- High-end bedHotel double room (Kalaa Resort or similar), a night, per roomLBP 1,200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LBP 200,000 · Mid LBP 500,000 · High LBP 1,000,000
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 (About 1.5–2 h drive; shared taxi or private car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°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
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Marjayoun: 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
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
12 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
1 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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
Walking covers the town centre. For Beaufort Castle and parks, you need a car or a shared taxi (service).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Beaufort Castle
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or shared taxi from Marjayoun, about 30 min
The main sight; allow 1–2 h to explore.
Tibnin
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Car or shared taxi, about 20 min
Small town with a Crusader castle and a market.
Jezzine
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car via Nabatiyeh, about 1 h
Waterfalls and a pine forest; good for a half-day.
Sidon
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car or shared taxi, about 1 h
Sea castle, souks, and seafood; a full day.
Tyre
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Car via the coastal road, about 1.5 h
Roman ruins and beaches; a full day.
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.
Near Beaufort Castle
Kalaa Resort is the only hotel; quiet, with a restaurant and terrace.
Marjayoun town centre
A few guesthouses; limited options, book ahead.
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
- LBP 200,000–400,000 (about $10–20) excl. bed
- Mid
- LBP 400,000–800,000 (about $20–40) excl. bed
- High
- LBP 800,000+ (about $40+) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room (Kalaa Resort or similar)1 × 1 night × LBP 700,000 | LBP 700,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × LBP 500,000 | LBP 1,000,000 |
| Shared taxi from Beirut airport to Marjayoun (one way)2 × LBP 150,000 · check | LBP 300,000 |
| Car rental per day1 × LBP 400,000 · check | LBP 400,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | LBP 240,000 |
| Trip total≈ LBP 1,320,000 per person per day, bed included | LBP 2,640,000 |
2026 estimate in LBP; US dollars widely accepted. Prices are per person per day unless noted.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Arabic or Turkish) | LBP 10,000–20,000 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | LBP 50,000–150,000 |
| Beaufort Castle entry | check |
| Shared taxi (service) within town | LBP 5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check your government's travel advice for South Lebanon before visiting.
- Beaufort Castle is on a hill; wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
- Oakland Nature Park and Al Sawana Pool have seasonal hours; call ahead.
- Cash only in most places; US dollars accepted but change may be in LBP.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Red Cross ambulance
- 140
- Civil defence
- 175
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Emergency
- Police112
- Red Cross ambulance140
- Civil defence175
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Beirut airport → Marjayoun (shared taxi): about LBP 150,000 per person, 1.5–2 h (check)
- Marjayoun → Beaufort Castle (shared taxi): about LBP 30,000, 30 min
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- أين القلعة؟ — Where is the castle? (ayn al-qalaa?)
- بحاجة تاكسي — I need a taxi (bihaja taksi)
US dollars accepted almost everywhere; change given in LBP.
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 Marjayoun. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Dec–Feb (cold and rainy)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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