Jericho Date Festival

مهرجان التمر - أريحا

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Food & DrinkJericho
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's significance rests on
Language["ar"]Currency: ILS
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Jericho Date Festival in Jericho

The Jericho Date Festival celebrates the annual date harvest in Jericho, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a major Palestinian date-growing region, with market stalls, music, and local produce. Multiple independent travel and agricultural sources place the festival in the autumn harvest season, drawing visitors to sample and buy the region's dates.

Jericho, often described as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, sits in the Jordan Valley roughly 250 meters below sea level, giving it a hot, arid, oasis-like microclimate distinct from the hill country around Ramallah, Nablus, and Jerusalem.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival's significance rests on Jericho's specific agricultural profile: the Jordan Valley city sits roughly 250 meters below sea level in a hot, low-lying oasis climate that makes it one of the most productive date-growing areas in the Palestinian territories, and the festival is documented by the American University of Beirut as celebrating this rich agricultural heritage, with local farmers showcasing their date harvest directly to visitors and buyers rather than through intermediaries

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival centers on showcasing the date harvest through direct farmer-to-visitor sales stalls

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and public celebration of the crop that has anchored Jericho's agricultural economy for generations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Jericho Date Festival, plan transport around the exact Jericho venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Light, breathable clothing suited to Jericho's hot, low-elevation desert climate, plus sun protection such as a hat.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Jericho Date Festival, stay near the part of Jericho you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["ar"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map31.87 N, 35.45 EOpen in Google Maps

Jericho, Jericho Governorate, Palestine

Nearest airportADJ — Marka International (Amman Civil)
TransportFor Jericho Date Festival, plan transport around the exact Jericho venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Jericho Date Festival, stay near the part of Jericho you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jericho via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jericho, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable clothing suited to Jericho's hot, low-elevation desert climate, plus sun protection such as a hat.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Palestine and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jericho Date Festival?

Jericho Date Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jericho Date Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Jericho, Palestine. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jericho, Jericho Governorate, Palestine

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
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