Al Murrah
The Al Murrah (Arabic: آل مرة) (singular 'Al Marri') is an Arab tribe descended from the well-known Banu Yam tribe. They mainly reside in countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Historically, Al Murrah was a tribe of camel-herding nomads, who controlled and travelled through a vast area of the Arabian Peninsula.
| Al Murrah آل مرة | |
|---|---|
| Arab tribe | |
| Ethnicity | Arab |
| Location | Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia Qatar United Arab Emirates Kuwait Bahrain |
| Descended from | Banu Yam |
| Language | Arabic |
| Religion | Islam |
Seven clans make up the Saudi branch of the Al Murrah. Travelling as much as 3,000 kilometres (1,900 mi) each year, the tribe comprises approximately 15,000 individuals.
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