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Mazār-e Sharīf: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mazar-i-Sharif or Mazar-e-Sharif is a city in northern Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Balkh Province. It has 12 city districts (nahias) and an estimated population of 568,013 people.

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Exchange rate؋64.85per 1 $AFN — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid all travelThe whole country is off limits.
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Addition of information about UK Government support (see ‘Do not travel to Afghanistan’ on the ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • civil unrest
  • crime
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • natural disasters
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Do not travel due to civil unrest , crime, terrorism , risk of wrongful detention , kidnapping , natural disasters , and limited health facilities . Do not travel to Afghanistan for any reason We urge American citizens in Afghanistan to leave immediately. U.S. citizens seeking U.S.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport MZR8.9 km from the centre
Termez Airport TMJ67 km from the centre
Bokhtar International Airport KQT202 km from the centre

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