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Camping in the middle east
Does anyone know of camping grounds, or camping etiquette, in Syria, eastern Turkey and Iran? I know of a couple in Jordan, but I assume it's all too hard in Saudi.
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In south part of Turkey, go and as a villager for a camping in his/her yard. They will definately say yes even they are gonna invite you to their home. Lovely people over there.
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Saudi and Syria also no probs.
Can bush camp in Syria depending on where u r.If near towns ask a farmer.
If u r driving tapline to Saudi just pull off road a k or 2.
Don't forget hospitality to travellers is a cornerstone of Arab tradition.Camped all over the ME for years and NEVER had a people problem.
If y r based in Abu Dhabi try 4x4 club ME 4x4.They go in the desert most weekends.Enjoy the ME.
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I agree with the above. I camped out in Iran and one time I got a breakfast invitation the next morning. Never had a better one in my life.
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Thanks for that. Also helped with convincing the wife!
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Camped throughout central and eastern turkey on my way to and from Iran to syria this summer -- no fuss at all...
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Arab hospitality is unmatched anywhere in the world. It gets to the point where it gets in the way of your travel, because everyone want to invite you for a meal, and the western mind thinks there's a catch.. they want something in return.. There never was a catch.
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Camped all over Turkey and Syria no problems at all. You get occassional visit from curious farmers/locals, but they are very friendly. Mainly Syrians, they seemd to be the most hospitable nation I ever met (Czech number plate, instead of British might have helped in very north eastern ereas close to Iraq though...)
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