Daliyat al-Karmel
דאלית אל-כרמל
The largest Druze town on Mount Carmel. Its main-street market sells spices, carpets and Druze flatbread, and visitors can experience Druze hospitality.
Daliyat al-Karmel and neighboring Isfiya form Israel's largest Druze communities. The main-street market sells spices, handmade carpets, pottery and embroidery. Roadside stalls serve freshly baked Druze flatbread and charcoal-grilled kebabs, and some families offer Druze meals and cultural talks. Outside town is the former residence of the British officer Oliphant, now a memorial site. The Druze place great value on tradition, so observe the rules when visiting religious sites and dress conservatively. It is about 25 km from Haifa and can be combined with a visit to Muhraka.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 09:00-19:00)
Nearby sights
- Muhraka Monastery
- Ein Hod
- Hecht Museum
- Beit She'arim National Park
- Mount Carmel National Park
- Nahal Me'arot Nature Reserve
- Atlit Detainee Camp
- Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science