Haraz Mountains
Key information: Haraz Mountains 
- Yemen's beautiful scenery and fascinating culture are virtually untouched by the western world.
- Various possible routes take you through scenery ranging from tough, dry mountains to deserts to lush valleys.
- Experience the ancient Yemeni way of life in fortified villages, some on tremendous crags, with their colourful markets and unchanged traditions.
- These can be tough walks in high, remote mountains, which have not yet been reliably mapped, and whose conservative inhabitants can easily by accidentally offended. It is strongly advised to travel with a guide. Come prepared.
Walkopedia rating
- Walkopedia rating68
- Beauty30
- Natural interest14
- Human interest12
- Charisma32
- Negative points20
- Total rating68
- Note: Neg: War Zone!
Vital Statistics
- Length: Multi-day
- Maximum Altitude: 2,300m
- Level of Difficulty: Difficult
WALK SUMMARY
- A few operators – Yemen Trekking ( www.yemen-trekking.com ), ( www.yementrek.com - ask for Noman).
- Start-point cities (villages to westerners) are Manakhah and Al-Hajjarah
- Mostly camping, very few places to stay, other than with locals, who are generally very friendly and hospitable (although conservative).
- No reliable trekking maps, and outside of Manakhah the dialect makes the Arabic sound very different – a guide is necessary.
- Good day walks are possible from Al-Hajjarah.
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