Discover Karak

Castles & Fortresses

Dhat Ras

<p class="ql-direction-rtl ql-align-right">حيث كل حجر يروي حكاية وكل زاوية تحمل سرًا من أسرار الماضي...</p>

Religious Sites

The Church of the Nazarene

<p>📜 A spiritual and social beacon in the historic city of Karak, established as part of the officially registered Church of the Nazarene denomination since 1951. The church combines pastoral ministry, community empowerment, and early childhood education, reflecting the finest examples of solidarity, harmony, and coexistence within the Karak community.</p>

Archaeological Sites

Khirbet Al-Dharih — The Hidden Nabataean City of Karak

<p class="ql-direction-rtl ql-align-right">بين جبال الكرك الهادئة تختبئ خربة الذريح كواحدة من أجمل المدن النبطية القديمة في الأردن، حيث تمتزج المعابد والطرق الحجرية والنقوش التاريخية بأجواءٍ مليئة بالغموض وسحر الحضارات القديمة</p>

Viewpoints

Jabal Al-Shihan — The Majestic Peak of Karak

<p class="ql-direction-rtl ql-align-right">على ارتفاع يلامس الغيوم، يمنحك جبل الشيحان واحدة من أجمل الإطلالات الطبيعية في الكرك، حيث تمتزج الجبال والهواء النقي والهدوء في تجربة تأخذك بعيدًا عن ضجيج الحياة.</p>

Religious Sites

St. George Greek Orthodox Church

<p>St. George’s Church in Karak is a historic site reflecting coexistence and architectural heritage.</p>

Archaeological Sites

Well Of Midian

<p>The Well of Midian near Karak is an ancient site linked to the story of Prophet Moses, known for its calm waters within a historic natural setting.</p>

Trails & Valleys

وادي الحسا

<p>Wadi Al-Hasa is one of Jordan’s most remarkable natural valleys, offering a unique blend of environmental and historical significance. Stretching about 40 kilometers between Karak and Tafileh and flowing into the Dead Sea, it is among the longest valleys in the country. Unlike many desert wadis, Al-Hasa has permanent water sources fed by natural springs, supporting agriculture and local communities. Historically known as Wadi Zared in ancient texts, it served as a geographic boundary in the Levant. The valley’s geology limestone, sandstone, and basalt formations, provides a rich record for researchers studying climate and earth history. Today, Wadi Al-Hasa is a popular eco-tourism destination for hikers and adventurers, admired for its scenic landscapes, flowing streams, and biodiversity. The construction of Al-Tannur Dam in 1999 further enhanced its role as a vital water resource in one of the world’s most water-scarce countries.</p>

Archaeological Sites

أم القرى... عراق الكرك

<p>The moment you started your trip to Iraq a great solemn rhythm touches your soul down to that village, it feels like you are driving uphill but you actually going down the valley.</p><p>Until one reaches the springs that flow gently with the bones of those who perished in this place before more than ninety years ago.</p><p>Over there, after the exhaustion you suffered to reach Iraq village in Karak and start a new magical novel, with a real characters, events and details…all these elements of the novel are set in that village, surrounded by three mountains like a small version of Interlaken town, while the only access point is when you see over there..to the west Yes! It is the dead sea!!</p><p>Iraq village whose name came from (Tar Ain), which in Aramaic means the place of water… actually one of the springs of the village still holds that name (Ain Tar’in), also in the old historical writing in which the village was mentioned; it was in the mosaic map as it was mentioned as Taryas, then and after the Muslim conquest its name had changed into Iraq, as a bit quick information; dictionaries indicate that Iraq means a place with a lot oftrees and water or the place with lots of water or place close to the shores. All these meanings corresponds to the geographical reality of the village.</p>

Trails & Valleys

Wadi Wyda’a

<p class="ql-align-justify">A hidden healing oasis in the heart of Karak, where mineral springs burst from pristine cliffs. The ultimate destination for those seeking adventure and serenity in an authentic, untouched natural landscape.</p>

Trails & Valleys

Wadi Al-Numayra

<p class="ql-align-justify">A breathtaking 'Rose Siq' in Karak where fresh springs meet vibrant sandstone walls. An ideal destination for adventure seekers and a perfect digital detox in the heart of Jordan’s raw nature</p>

Archaeological Sites

Karak Saraya (Governor’s House) — The Ottoman Administrative Heart of Karak

<p class="ql-direction-rtl ql-align-right">في قلب الكرك، تقف سرايا دار الحاكمية كأحد أهم المباني التاريخية التي شهدت مرحلة الحكم العثماني، حيث كانت مركزًا إداريًا نابضًا بالحياة وتفاصيل الدولة في أواخر القرن التاسع عشر</p>

Viewpoints

Al-Kharaza Road — A Journey Through Nature and Memory in Northern Jordan

<p class="ql-direction-rtl ql-align-right">هل سمعت عن طريقٍ ليس مجرد طريق؟</p><p class="ql-direction-rtl ql-align-right">طريق الخرزة هو تجربة تمتد بين الطبيعة والتاريخ، حيث تتبدل المشاهد بين الجبال والوديان لتأخذك في رحلة لا تُنسى في شمال الأردن</p>