Mafraq district, Jordan

Places to visit near Mafraq

Mafraq is a town in Mafraq district, Jordan, home to about 57,118 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 76 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 caves and 6 museums. The must-see places are The Temple of Artemis (38 km), Jerash (38 km) and Temple of Zeus (38 km).

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Mafraq, Jordan
Mafraq, Mafraq district, Jordan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mafraq at a glance

Location
Mafraq district, Jordan
Population
about 57,118
Coordinates
32.3429° N, 36.2080° E
Places within 50 km
115 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Mafraq

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mafraq: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Mafraq

141 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mafraq. The closest is Al Dalabih (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mafraq

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mafraq. The closest is Al Hamra (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Mafraq

23 caves within 100 km of Mafraq. The closest is Mughr Banāt Basbūs (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mafraq

12 museums within 100 km of Mafraq. The closest is House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Mafraq

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Mafraq. The closest is Hasan Al Ghuwari Mosque (36 km); the best-known is Mosque of Omar (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Mafraq

11 churches within 100 km of Mafraq. The closest is Jerash (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mafraq

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mafraq
  2. 3 km Al Dalabih · heritage site, Mafraq
  3. 10 km Hayyan Al-Musharraf Archaeological Site · heritage site, Mafraq
  4. 10 km Rihab · heritage site, Mafraq
  5. 18 km Al Hamra · viewpoint, Mafraq
  6. 13 km Al Jundi · heritage site, Mafraq
  7. 3 km Back to Mafraq

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    All places near Mafraq by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mafraq by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage76141Al Dalabih (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints828Al Hamra (15 km)
    Caves1623Mughr Banāt Basbūs (19 km)
    Museums612House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs312Hasan Al Ghuwari Mosque (36 km)
    Churches211Jerash (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Al Ma'wa for Nature and Wildlife (45 km)
    Parks03Jubaiha Amusement City (57 km)
    Other attractions13The Global Village of the Animal (49 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02King Talal Dam (52 km)
    Waterfalls11Ayn al Shallalah al Tahta (45 km)

    Mafraq: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mafraq?

    Al Dalabih (heritage site, about 3 km), Al Jundi (heritage site, about 3 km), Hayyan Al-Musharraf Archaeological Site (heritage site, about 12 km), Rihab (heritage site, about 13 km), Al Hamra (viewpoint, about 15 km), Umm as-Surah (heritage site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mafraq?

    115 places on Spotwander: 76 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 caves, 6 museums, 3 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mafraq?

    Al Dalabih, about 3 km by road; Al Jundi (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mafraq?

    Al Hamra, about 15 km by road; Al Makhadh (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Mafraq?

    Mughr Banāt Basbūs, about 19 km by road; Ḩawar (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mafraq?

    Start in Mafraq, visit Al Dalabih, then Hayyan Al-Musharraf Archaeological Site, then Rihab, then Al Hamra, then Al Jundi, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mafraq?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for caves and museums.

    Towns near Mafraq

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mafraq’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mafraq on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.