Ma'an, JordanVaux MoiseOttoman Ma'an CastleMa'an Khirbet es-SamraUnayzah, JordanMonastery (Ad Deir)Beidha Archaeological Site
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Ma'an

Ma'an is a town in Maan district, Jordan of about 50,350 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 65 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Vaux Moise, Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon and The Treasury (Al-Khazneh).

30.1962° N, 35.7341° EPop. 50,350

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Within 30 km10 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see26
Notable194
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Vaux Moise

Heritage site · 37 km

Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon, viewpoint near Ma'an
Must-see

Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon

Viewpoint · 38 km

The Treasury (Al-Khazneh), heritage site near Ma'an
Must-see

The Treasury (Al-Khazneh)

Heritage site · 38 km

Places near Ma'an by type

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One day from Ma'an

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:56 pm

137 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 Ma'an
  2. Ma'an Khirbet es-Samraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Unayzah, Jordanheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Beidha Archaeological Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Monastery (Ad Deir)monastery · 1.5 hrs
  6. Vaux Moiseheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ma'an
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ma'an?

Ottoman Ma'an Castle (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Birket Alhammam - بركة الحمام (heritage site, about 3 km), Ma'an Khirbet es-Samra (heritage site, about 6 km), Al-Mutrab (heritage site, about 7 km), Vaux Moise (heritage site, about 37 km), Elephant Or Fish in Siq Canyon (viewpoint, about 38 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ma'an?

89 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions, 1 cave, 1 dargah.

Which is the nearest fort to Ma'an?

Birket Alhammam - بركة الحمام, about 3 km by road; Ma'an Khirbet es-Samra (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ma'an?

Al Khubtha, about 37 km by road; Shaeb Gais (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ma'an?

Start in Ma'an, visit Ma'an Khirbet es-Samra, then Unayzah, Jordan, then Beidha Archaeological Site, then Monastery (Ad Deir), then Vaux Moise, and drive back — about 137 km by road in all.