Eilat, Israel
Last updated on November 21st, 2025 at 07:56 am
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Marijuana laws and legislation for Eilat
Israel is one of the leading countries in cannabis reform. Medical cannabis has been legal in Israel since 1999, and patients with conditions such as chronic pain or cancer can receive cannabis-based treatments by prescription. Israel has one of the most advanced medical cannabis programs in the world. In 2018, Israel also began decriminalizing recreational marijuana for adults. Possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana is now a criminal offense.
Growing cannabis for personal use is permitted, but public consumption of marijuana remains illegal. Israel continues to be a leader in cannabis research and has made significant progress in medical cannabis treatments. The country is also discussing the full legalization of marijuana for recreational use, but this has not yet been fully implemented.
Please note that marijuana laws are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, consult your country's official resources or a legal advisor.
Law enforcement in relation to cannabis
I've been to Eilat many times and have never been bothered by a police officer. However, what I keep hearing from others asking about marijuana/hashish is that you should be very careful, as there are indeed undercover officers who blend in very well with the crowd.
Where can you buy marijuana?
Finding marijuana in Eilat will be very difficult. Hashish, however, is readily available. As Eilat is the southernmost city in Israel, you can find plenty of excellent imported Egyptian hashish there.
What always helped me when looking for hashish in Eilat was talking to people on the beach next to the big shopping mall on the promenade. The benches closest to the mall are the best place to start. Just strike up a conversation with people who look like they might be smoking hashish and are sitting or standing there. If they're Bedouins (a type of Israeli Arab), 9 out of 10 they'll have hashish for you or can get it for you. Be careful, though, if they tell you they have to get the hashish somewhere else in town. They're usually legitimate, but still be cautious and never give them any money before you have the hashish (unless you ask for some kind of security, like their phone to keep, which I've done in the past).
If this hotspot isn't for you, you can easily talk to many random people in the local clubs and find what you're looking for.
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Marijuana prices
Hashish is extremely cheap in Eilat compared to the rest of the country, as the city is very close to Egypt and is one of Israel's best party cities. You can usually get rock-hard black hashish, which I've always found to be extremely potent compared to many other places I've visited around the world. It's actually quite difficult to find low-quality hashish in Eilat. The price is usually around 100 shekels ($25) for 4-5 grams of hashish. This price is negotiable, and with some luck, you might be able to haggle it down a bit (but don't be discouraged if you can't, as it's quite difficult without connections).
Marijuana brands
Eilat has very potent, hard, black hashish. I've bought it there several times and have never been disappointed. I haven't found marijuana yet, but that doesn't bother me as long as they continue to sell excellent hashish.