Eastern Jordan - Giordania orientale

Eastern Jordan
The most famous of the three Desert Castles is certainly Qusayr Amra
State

Eastern Jordan is a region of the Jordan mainly visited to admire the desert castles scattered along this territory.

To know


Territories and tourist destinations

Urban centers

  • Azraq (الأزرق) - Oasis in the desert. An example of how water brings life even in desert places.
  • Ruwaished (Al Ruwayshid) - Predominantly agricultural town.
  • Safawi - It is located on the connecting road Amman to Baghdad.

Other destinations


How to get


How to get around


What see

Itineraries

The location of the Castles of the Desert
  • unescoDesert Castles - The Desert Castles are a series of buildings (not all are castles) built by the Umayyads in the desert, precisely east of Amman. They provide a fascinating glimpse into how these populations lived in the desert and the characteristics of their architecture.


What to do


At the table


Safety


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