Opening hours

According to official data, about 600,000 Jews visit Ma'arat HaMachpela per year.

Hours: The Ma'ara is open all day from 4 AM until 9 PM.

 (During Daylight Savings Time the Ma'ara is open until 10 PM.)

This is subject to change during holidays.

During the month of “Ramadan” the Ma'ara is closed on Fridays.

To find out which ten days the entire Ma’ara is open to Jews, call: 02-9965333

To find out which ten days the entire Ma’ara is open to Arabs, call: 02-9965333