Abū Ghurayb: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Abu Ghraib is a city in the Baghdad Governorate of Iraq, located just west of Baghdad's city center, or northwest of Baghdad International Airport. It has a population of 900,000 (2025).

Abu Ghraib · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityAbū Ghurayb+24°CClear night · sunrise 06:23 AMupdated 07:34 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateIQD 1,517.81per 1 $IQD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Within two hours

Baghdad Zoo≈ 40 min Mosque of Ahmadiyah≈ 40 min Taj Palace≈ 40 min Mausoleum of Umar Suhrawardi≈ 40 min Ishtar Sheraton Hotel≈ 40 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.

terrorism
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Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks , and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq . Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq due to the safety risks.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

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

Abū Ghurayb: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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