Desert Castles

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Desert Castles Banner.jpg The Desert Castles of Jordan are in the kingdom's Eastern Desert.

Desert Castles Halal Travel Guide

The Desert Castles are a series of buildings (not all castles) built by the Umayyads in the desert, east of Amman. They provide a fascinating glimpse of how the Umayyads controlled the unforgiving desert.

How to travel to Desert Castles

It is hard to see much of them by public transport.

How to get around in Desert Castles

GPS 31.911751|36.378192|align= }} The main castles can be seen in a loop, with some near Zarqa* GPS 32.060955,36.094436 on the primary street east of Amman, some near Azraq* GPS 31.834494,36.814531, and some on the southern road from Azraq to near Amman airport.

What to see in Desert Castles

  • Qasr Al-Hallabat 32.093362, 36.328575 the first castle on a clockwise loop, east of Zarqa and just west of Hallabat A large castle that went through multiple phases of building, showing black rock additions to the original work, plus some large mosaics.
  • Hammam as-Sarah 32.083583, 36.363161 a few kilometers east of Qasr Al-Hallabat - Free The baths used by the rulers of Hallabat castle, now undergoing some archaeological work. The gate will be closed but unlocked.
  • Qasr Ussaykhim - Qasr Assekhin | head east from Azraq - there will be a signposted turnoff, but the sealed road ends 1km before the castle 31.946512, 36.952337 Free A ruined castle built from the black desert rock, a few arches standing out against the pile of rubble. Thit is an amazing peaceful place to look out over the rocky desert.
  • Qasr Al-Azraq - Azraq Castle | 31.879612, 36.827331 5km north of the Azraq t-junction, right next to the road A large ruined castle in the northern suburbs of Azraq. Good for adventuring.
  • Qasr Amra 31.801443, 36.588224 right by highway 40 Bath complex with spectacular frescos.
  • Qasr Kharana 31.728680, 36.465664 right by highway 40 A large rectangular building that was likely a meeting place. It stands out against the desert and, unfortunately and the highway and power lines. The courtyard may be cool enough for a quick picnic.

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Eat & Drink

Larger towns like Zarqa, Hallabat and Azraq will have restaurants but you might want to take your own food and have a picnic.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Desert Castles

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Desert Castles is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Desert Castles.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Azraq may be the best place to stay overnight.

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