2-Day trip to the Marshes of Chibayish and the ancient city of Ur

Day 1: We head in the morning to Nasiyriah province to marvel at the well-preserved Ziggurat of Ur, a pyramid-like stepped temple tower dating back to around 2100 BC, during the time when this ancient city served as the capital of the Neo-Sumerian Empire. The day concludes with an overnight stay in Nasiyriah.

Day 2: The next morning, we venture to the Chibayish Marshes, home to a community living in reed houses, embracing a way of life dating back to the ancient Sumerians. After interacting with the local Marsh Arabs, we embark on an exhilarating boat tour through the marshes, witnessing the reeds, swimming buffaloes, and various bird species. Following the tour, a delightful lunch of masgouf fish awaits in a reed house.

We can either sleep overnight in a reed house or head back to Baghdad in midafternoon.