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    Atlas Studios

    Atlas Studios, also known as Film City, is a well-known film studio in Morocco. It has been used as a filming location for many international movies and TV shows.

  • Rabat

    Rabat

    Rabat is the capital city of Morocco, located on the country's Atlantic coastline. It is situated across the Bouregreg River from the city of Salé and forms the Rabat-Salé urban area. With a rich history dating back to the Roman era, Rabat is known for its blend of modernity and traditional Moroccan architecture.

  • Erfoud

    Erfoud

    Erfoud is a city located in eastern Morocco, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. It is a popular destination for travelers seeking to explore the stunning desert landscapes and experience the unique culture and hospitality of the region. Erfoud offers opportunities for camel trekking, visits to the nearby Merzouga Dunes, and exploring the local markets and traditional crafts.

  • Merzouga Dunes

    Merzouga Dunes

    The Erg Chebbi Dunes, also known as the Merzouga Dunes, are a stunning natural wonder located in southeastern Morocco. These majestic dunes stretch as far as the eye can see, with some reaching heights of up to 150 meters. The Erg Chebbi Dunes are a popular destination for travelers looking to experience the beauty of the Sahara Desert.

  • Khenifiss National Park

    Khenifiss National Park

    Explore the beauty of Morocco's natural reserve at Khenifiss National Park. Located in the southwestern part of the country, this park is home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the unique ecosystems found in the park.

  • Ouzoud Waterfalls

    Ouzoud Waterfalls

    The Ouzoud Waterfalls, located in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, are a stunning natural wonder and a popular tourist destination. The falls cascade over a series of rocky cliffs, creating a breathtaking sight and a refreshing mist in the air. Visitors can hike down to the base of the falls, passing by olive groves and encountering local Barbary macaque monkeys along the way.

Jordan Attractions

Jordan Attractions

Jordan Sightseeing offers you all the information you need about the Jordan's historical sites. Many of the exciting tourist attractions in Jordan as well as Travel Guides for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Historical Places in Jordan

Jordan is a rich country with numerous historical sites that attract tourists worldwide. Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the most famous, known as the "Rose City" due to its pink sandstone cliffs. Jerash, a Roman city, is known as the "Pompeii of the East" and features a well-preserved theater, temples, and colonnaded street. Amman Citadel, located in Amman, houses the Temple of Hercules, Umayyad Palace, and Byzantine Church. Umm Qais, a Decapolis city, offers stunning views of the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights. Madaba, known as the "City of Mosaics," is famous for its Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics and churches. Karak Castle, a crusader fortress, and Shobak Castle, a medieval castle, offer visitors a glimpse into Jordan's medieval history.

Jordan is also home to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, known for its high salt content and unique buoyancy. Travelers can enjoy floating effortlessly in its therapeutic waters while indulging in mud treatments that are believed to have healing properties.
 

Petra
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Petra | The Rose Red City

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Petra is an archaeological and historical city located in the governorate of Ma'an in the southern Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It is famous for its hand-carved pink sandstone architecture in the high desert of Jordan some 2,000 years ago and its ancient aqueduct system. In the past, it was called "Sila" and was called "The Red Pink City" because of the colors of its twisted rocks.

Wadi Rum
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Wadi Rum Desert in Jordan

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Wadi Rum is called the Valley of the Moon, and it is the largest valley in Jordan, and the word Rum means in Arabic language as the Valley of Sand. It is one of the rarest natural landscapes in Jordan, as it is characterized by granite and sandstone rocks over the valley. It is full of red sand, but suffers little rainfall and as such is one of the arid regions.

Amman Jordan
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Amman City | Capital of the Jordanian Kingdom

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Amman, the capital of Jordan is a fascinating, historic and modern city of contrasts that lie between the desert and the fertile Jordan Valley. The city is unique and rich. The city's shopping centre, with traditional cafés or small artisan shops, coexists with modern buildings, hotels, luxurious restaurants, art galleries and boutiques.

Madaba Jordan
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Madaba | Jordan Attractions

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Madaba is a mixture of rural life and a popular tourist destination. The cultural heartland of Byzantine and Umayyad mosaics is Madaba, also known as the "City of Mosaics." Visitors are just a few steps from the capital by a stone's throw from sacred temples with religious iconography.

Jerash Jordan
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Jerash | Jordan Attractions

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Jerash is a fascinating combination of Greco-Roman and Eastern influences. Jerash is a beautiful place to visit in spring with its magnificent hills and greenery. It has a particular rhythm that you won't find in Jordan anywhere else. Jerash also hosts a three-week summer program featuring folk dances, music and theatre, Jerash Festival of Culture and Art every year.

Mount Nebo Jordan
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Mount Nebo | Jordan Attractions

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The site of Moses' first sighting, as well as his death and burial, is mount Nebo, which is only ten kilometers from Madaba. Mount Nebo. Naturally, it has a very special atmosphere. Cairo Top Tours is here to help you learn more.

Mukawir | City of Machaerus | Jordan Attractions
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Mukawir | City of Machaerus

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Mukawir is a place where Herod builds up towers at 90 metres high around the crests and builds walls at the corners. He built a building at the centre of this fence in size and beauty that carried your breath away. That was the renowned historian of the 1st century!

Dead Sea Jordan
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Dead Sea in Jordan

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The Dead Sea is a natural beautiful spot for both religious and family hot sightseeing. Sunbathing can relax and Bible students can learn their favourite subjects regularly. Here beach life and biblical culture collide.

Ajloun Castle Jordan
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Ajloun Castle | Jordan Attractions

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In one of the coolest and largest areas in Jordan (this snows on those sides in the winter), the mountain town of Ajloun stands at about 75 kilometres north-west of Amman and is known for its pine forests, thousand olive trees lining the mountain and numerous greenhouses and winemaking areas.

Kerak Fortress | Karak Stronghold Jordan
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Kerak Fortress | Karak Stronghold Jordan

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In the old city walls, Karak is located 900 meters over sea level, an ancient Crusaders' fortification. The town still has a number of restored Ottoman houses, restaurants and lodging options for approximately 170,000 residents. However, the most prominent feature is undoubtedly the Karak Castle.

Umm Qais | Umm Qays | Jordan Attractions
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Umm Qais | Jordan Attractions

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The history of Umm Qais is largely unknown on the northwest hills of Jordan and offers spectacular views on Lake Tiberias, the Yarmouk River and Golan Heights. You can learn more about the attractions of Jordan with Cairo Top Tours.

Aqaba Jordan | Aqaba City | Aqaba Port
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Aqaba Jordan | Jordan Attractions

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Aqaba is a beach town full of Jordanian charm, located about four hours from the capital Amman at the southern tip of Jordan. Aqaba adds to the charm of the city of Amman and its old irrigation pools, watersports and historical atmosphere to those who want to reconsider the past.

Baptism Site in Jordan | Bethany Beyond Jordan
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Baptism Site in Jordan | Bethany | Jordan River

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It has been well known from the Bible (John 1:28 and 10:40), and from the Byzantine and medievals, that Jesus was baptised in Bethany, outside Jordan. You can learn more about the roots of Jordan with Cairo Top Tours!

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Wadi Mujib | Jordan Attractions

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The Mujib Biosphere Reserve is the world's lowest nature reserve, at 410 meters below sea level and situated in the deep Mujib Valley, not far east of the Dead Sea. The reserve's spectacular landscapes stretch to the Karak and Madaba mountains in the north and south, with some areas exceeding 900 metres above sea level.

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Dana Biosphere | Jordan Attractions

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Dana is an unrivaled haven of harmony and tranquilly, as well as a treasure trove of natural wonders. It's an experience that exemplifies what it means to "return to nature." Birdlife International has designated the Dana Biosphere Reserve as an Important Bird Area.

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Wadi Bin Hammad

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Wadi Bin Hammad is a tourist valley located in the southern part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. and It's a beautiful place with amazing nature for adventure lovers.

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Wadi Musa

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Wadi Musa is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in the Jordanian city of Petra and is characterized by its abundance of olive trees and With a series of high mountains

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Desert Castles

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Desert Castles of Jordon is located east of Amman, between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. It is built by the Umayyads (661-750 AD) and considered the beginnings of Arab architectural civilization.

The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ, Al-Maghtas
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The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ

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The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations (UNESCO) included the baptism site of Jesus, peace be upon him, in Jordan on the World Heritage List.

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Jordan Archaeological Museum

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The Jordan Archaeological Museum is located on top of Citadel Mountain and in the heart of Amman and includes collections of artifacts from various locations of Jordan

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Temple of Hercules

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Temple of Hercules is a historical building located within the Amman Citadel in the center of the capital and the name of the temple was dedicated to Hercules.

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Aqaba Fortress

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Aqaba Fortress is also known as Mamluk Castle, this castle dates back to the end of the Mamluk era in the region, but today it has been turned into a museum. And it is located in the center of the city of Aqaba in southern Jordan, specifically on the shore of the Gulf of Aqaba.

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Royal Automobile Museum

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The Royal Automobile Museum is also known as the King Hussein Car Museum. From the first moment you enter the Royal Automobile Museum, you will feel as if you have entered one of the time machines seen in science fiction films.

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Petra Museum

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There are two museums in the city of Petra, the first known as the Old Petra Museum, and the second museum in the Pink City is the Nabatean Petra Museum.

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Azraq Wetland Reserve

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This is one of the best places to visit in Jordan for nature lovers and bird watchers. It was established in 1978 with the aim of preserving the land and protecting migratory birds in this region.

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Al-Sharif Al-Hussein Bin Ali Mosque

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Al-Sharif Al-Hussein Bin Ali Mosque in the city of Aqaba in Jordan was built in 1979 as a stop and worship station for Muslims from all nationalities of the world.

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Aqaba Bird Observatory

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It receives flocks of migratory birds from Asia, Europe, and America in every migratory season. This bird observatory is open all year round, but it is best to visit this spot during fall and spring.

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Jerash Museum

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This museum was established in 1923 within the vaults of the spacious courtyard of the Temple of Artemis. It houses a huge collection of glass, metals, pottery, and coins along with stones, marbles, gems, and mosaics. In the museum garden area, archaeological Latin and Greek inscriptions can be seen on the walls.

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Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist

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Church of the Beheading of John the Baptist is located In the Latin Monastery in Madaba, and it is conceder one of the oldest ancient churches in the Kingdom.

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Madaba Archaeological Museum

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The Madaba Archaeological Museum offers a glimpse into Madaba history through its impressive collection of stone artifacts, pottery, lamps, mosaics, and precious stones.

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Most likely in the affirmative. In certain cases, visas are obtained upon arrival (they are no longer issued at the border crossing into Wadi Araba). The best course of action is to verify the visa requirements with the Jordan Tourism Board. 
 

Jordan is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Middle East. This is mainly due to its religious and historical significance and there are places worth visiting in Jordan such as the first-ranked city of Petra "Pink City": The city of Petra is an important tourist landmark in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and is one of the seven wonders in the world, famous for its picturesque beauty through red stones, rum valley and dead sea. Mount Nebo is one of Jordan's most important historical, geographical and religious sites.
 

Jordan is distinguished by its rich history of various civilizations; Living in it and leaving its traces among the sands of the desert, the tourist offers a unique experience among its archaeological monuments. The following shows the most important monuments found in Jordan: the pink city of Petra, the archaeological city of Jerash, and the castle of Ajloun.
Jordan is a religious tourist destination for many tourists wishing to visit religious archaeological sites. The following shows Jordan's most prominent religious attractions: Mount Nebo and the Jordan Valley
Are you ready to join us for an eye-catching tour of Jordan!
 

There are many famous tourist attractions in Jordan that attract tourists from all over the world, such as the Pink City of Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman, Girash, Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, and Kerak Fortress.

Petra is a special place in Jordan that lots of people know about. It's like a city from a long, long time ago, and it's in the desert. When you visit Petra, you can imagine what life was like a long time ago.
 

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