Zarqa district, Jordan

Places to visit near Zarqa

Zarqa is a city in Zarqa district, Jordan, home to about 792,665 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 17 mosques & dargahs, 13 museums and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Masjid Fatima Alzahraa (18 km), 'Ain Ghazal (18 km) and Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological Site (21 km).

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

Zarqa at a glance

Location
Zarqa district, Jordan
Population
about 792,665
Coordinates
32.0727° N, 36.0880° E
Places within 50 km
119 (22 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 mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Zarqa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Zarqa: 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 Zarqa

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Zarqa. The closest is Qasr Shabib (1 km); the best-known is 'Ain Ghazal (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Zarqa

18 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Zarqa. The closest is Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Masjid Fatima Alzahraa (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Zarqa

14 museums within 100 km of Zarqa. The closest is Jordan Archaeological Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Zarqa

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Zarqa. The closest is Al Batrawi (6 km); the best-known is Jabal Amman (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Zarqa

10 churches within 100 km of Zarqa. The closest is Coptic Orthodox Patriarch (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Zarqa

3 parks within 100 km of Zarqa. The closest is Jubaiha Amusement City (26 km); the best-known is Hada'iq al-Malik Hussein (33 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Zarqa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 53 km on the road.

  1. Start in Zarqa
  2. 1 km Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Mosque · mosque, Zarqa
  3. 2 km Qasr Shabib · heritage site, Zarqa
  4. 17 km Masjid Fatima Alzahraa · mosque, Amman
  5. 2 km 'Ain Ghazal · heritage site, Amman
  6. 10 km Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological Site · heritage site, Amman
  7. 21 km Back to Zarqa

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How to reach Zarqa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Zarqa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7197Qasr Shabib (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1718Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Mosque (1 km)
    Museums1314Jordan Archaeological Museum (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints711Al Batrawi (6 km)
    Churches510Coptic Orthodox Patriarch (26 km)
    Other attractions13The Global Village of the Animal (9 km)
    Parks23Jubaiha Amusement City (26 km)
    Caves33The Cave Of 7 Sleepers (28 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Azraq Wetland Reserve (96 km)
    Waterfalls01Ma'in Hot Water Fall (86 km)

    Zarqa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Zarqa?

    Masjid Fatima Alzahraa (mosque, about 18 km), 'Ain Ghazal (heritage site, about 18 km), Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological Site (heritage site, about 21 km), Qasr Shabib (heritage site, about 1 km), Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Jneneh (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 71 forts & heritage, 17 mosques & dargahs, 13 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Zarqa?

    Qasr Shabib, about 1 km by road; Jneneh (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Zarqa?

    Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Mosque, about 1 km by road; Hasan Al Ghuwari Mosque (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Zarqa?

    Jordan Archaeological Museum, about 24 km by road; The Martyrs Memorial (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Zarqa?

    Start in Zarqa, visit Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Mosque, then Qasr Shabib, then Masjid Fatima Alzahraa, then 'Ain Ghazal, then Khirbet Yajouz Archaeological Site, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Zarqa?

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

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