Haris

Haris is a Palestinian village in the Salfit Governorate, located 12 km east of Salfit city. It is an agricultural community with a population of about 5,000. The village is known for the shrine of Nabi Haris (a prophet) on a hilltop overlooking the area. The climate is Mediterranean: hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Spring is best.

By Plane

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) is 45 km southwest.

By Car / Road

Haris is 12 km east of Salfit, about 20 minutes by car. Shared taxis from Salfit serve the village.

The village is walkable. The shrine is a short hike from the centre.

• Shrine of Nabi Haris — A hilltop shrine with panoramic views. Free.

• Haris Mosque — The village mosque.

• Olive groves — The surrounding slopes.

• Visit the shrine — The views from the hilltop are the main attraction.

• Olive harvest (October–November) — Join local farmers.

• Haris Café — A simple café. Snacks ₪5–12.

Bottled water (₪2).

Haris has no tourist accommodation. The nearest hotels are in Salfit (20 min west) or Nablus (25 min north).

Olive oil (₪35–50/litre).

• Salfit (12 km, 20 min west) — The capital.
• Kifl Haris (2 km, 5 min north) — A village with the Tomb of Nabi Thul-Kifl.
• Marda (3 km, 8 min south) — A village with a historic mosque.
• Qarawat Bani Hassan (4 km, 10 min east) — A village with a historic spring.
• Salfit (12 km, 20 min west) — The capital.