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The 14 Best Day Trips from Zawiya

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Zawiya, Libya, led by Tripoli, Al Khums, Janzūr. The closest is Şabrātah, about 35 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zawiya at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tripoli45 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Al Khums144 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Janzūr28 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Al Ajaylat33 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Al Jumayl63 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Tājūrā’60 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ben Gardane147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Şabrātah23 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Msalātah124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
As Sawānī32 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Tarhuna92 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Al ‘Azīzīyah37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Qaşr al Qarabūllī92 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Gharyan70 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Zawiya

  1. 1

    Tripoli, Libya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Zawiya1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for وزارة العدل.

    Also nearby: Qaşr Bin Ghashīr.

  2. 2

    Al Khums, Libya

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km east of Zawiya4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Janzūr, Libya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km east of Zawiya1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Al Ajaylat, Libya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km west of Zawiya1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Al Jumayl, Libya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Zawiya2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Tājūrā’, Libya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km east of Zawiya2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ben Gardane, Tunisia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Zawiya4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Şabrātah, Libya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Zawiya1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Msalātah, Libya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Zawiya3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    As Sawānī, Libya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km east of Zawiya1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tarhuna, Libya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Zawiya2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Al ‘Azīzīyah, Libya

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Zawiya1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Qaşr al Qarabūllī, Libya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Zawiya2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Gharyan, Libya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Zawiya2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zawiya to Tripoli

A realistic pace for Tripoli, 45 km from Zawiya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Zawiya
  2. 09:20Arrive in Tripoli (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35وزارة العدل
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tripoli
  6. 15:20Head back to Zawiya
  7. 16:10Home in Zawiya

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zawiya?
The best day trips from Zawiya are Tripoli, Al Khums, Janzūr, Al Ajaylat, Al Jumayl. The closest is Şabrātah, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zawiya?
Şabrātah is the closest, 23 km west of Zawiya, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zawiya?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Zawiya: Şabrātah (35 min), Janzūr (40 min), As Sawānī (35 min), Al Ajaylat (40 min), Al ‘Azīzīyah (45 min), Tripoli (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Zawiya for a day out?
Tripoli is the largest city in day-trip range, 45 km east of Zawiya and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zawiya?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ben Gardane at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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