Places to visit near

Karak City

Karak City is a town in Karak Governorate district, Jordan of about 21,678 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 58 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 caves. The must-see places are Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talib, Khirbet et-Tannur and Numeira.

31.1637° N, 35.7620° EPop. 21,678

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Within 30 km41 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see64
Notable80
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Karak City

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:24 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Karak City
  2. Hujfeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Khirbat al Naqqazheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talibtomb · 30 min
  5. Khirbet et-Tannurheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Al Mereigheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Karak City
Today’s loopKarak CityStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Karak City?

Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talib (tomb, about 16 km), Al Mereighe (heritage site, about 6 km), Khirbat al Naqqaz (heritage site, about 7 km), Hujfe (heritage site, about 7 km), Khirbet et-Tannur (heritage site, about 28 km), Numeira (heritage site, about 28 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Karak City?

91 places on Spotwander: 58 forts & heritage, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 caves, 5 waterfalls, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest fort to Karak City?

Al Mereighe, about 6 km by road; Khirbat al Naqqaz (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Karak City?

Jebel al Hudeib, about 19 km by road; Weida Slabs (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Karak City?

Start in Karak City, visit Hujfe, then Khirbat al Naqqaz, then Tomb of Jafar Bin Abi Talib, then Khirbet et-Tannur, then Al Mereighe, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.