Title: Azraq Travel Guide: Best of Azraq, Zarqa Governorate Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Azraq](https://expedia.co.uk/Azraq-Hotels.d553248623282192279.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Azraq](https://expedia.co.uk/Azraq-Holiday-Rentals.d553248623282192279.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Azraq Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Azraq.d553248623282192279.Car-Hire-Guide)[Azraq Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Azraq.d553248623282192279.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Azraq Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Quseir Amra showing heritage elements and desert views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334314-Zarqa-Governorate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quseir Amra which includes heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334317-Zarqa-Governorate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Qasr al-Azraq which includes interior views, heritage elements and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334324-Zarqa-Governorate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quseir Amra showing interior views and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334313-Zarqa-Governorate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Qasr al-Azraq featuring interior views and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/334000/334321-Zarqa-Governorate.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Azraq Things to do #### Water wondrously rises from the wetland oasis near an immense fortress and an air base in this gateway to the Eastern Desert. Sandwiched between a scenic wetland area and an intriguing air base is the charming town of Azraq. The town itself contains historic sights, including mosques and one of the Desert Castles of Jordan. Stroll along the main street and stop at the cafés and restaurants for tastes of the local food and culture. Lining the eastern side of the town is the Azraq Wetlands Reserve, which supplies the local drinking water. Stay at the main lodge in this scenic area and pick up souvenirs from the gift shop. Spot some of the colourful migratory birds gracing the sky, such as the desert finch, the hoopoe lark and the marsh harrier. Follow the Marsh Trail, a raised wooden platform that meanders through the grasslands. Back in the town, head to the impressive Qasr al-Azraq. Most of the fortress was built in the 13th century, although some form of castle had existed on this spot even earlier. Wander through the building and find the small mosque in the courtyard. A shortage of wood in the region led to the use of heavy stone for the doors in ancient times. For a more modern scene watch airplanes land at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. Note that the town has long been of strategic importance due to its convenient location near the wetland reserve. The oasis provides the last drops of freshwater for immense swaths of desert. Azraq was the location of a transit camp during the Gulf War and the Azraq Refugee Camp for the Syrian Civil War. Find the city in the Zarqa Governorate in the northern part of Jordan. It’s a little west of the border with Saudi Arabia. Drive east from Amman for about 60 miles (100 kilometres) to get here in less than 90 minutes. Azraq is an extraordinary oasis of water and historic attractions in the middle of the desert. - Top hotels in Azraq - Top Holiday Rentals in Azraq ![Azraq Oasis mansion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42540000/42531800/42531791/d19b578e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azraq Oasis mansion Azraq, Zarqa Fully refundable £103 1 Oct - 2 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this holiday home in Azraq. Enjoy private pools, a garden and a pool table. Popular attractions Qasr al-Azraq and Azraq Wetlands Reserve are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=42531791&PinnedHotelID=42531791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248623282192279) ![Azraq Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22500000/22499300/22499248/8d7a2748_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azraq Lodge Near Azraq Wetland Reserve, Azraq, Zarqa Governorate Stay at this 3-star lodge in Azraq. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Azraq Wetlands Reserve and Qasr al-Azraq ... Fairly enough for short stay "No TV, no hair dryer, low water pressure in shower, slow wi-fi connection. But no problem with them as few people visit this place with expectation for such things like Amman hotels. Receptionists are very friendly and the rooms are clean. Fairly good for stay. Thank you" Reviewed on 24 Feb 2022 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=22499248&PinnedHotelID=22499248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248623282192279) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=22499248&PinnedHotelID=22499248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248623282192279) [See all 2 properties in Azraq](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=553248623282192279) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Azraq Oasis mansion](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42540000/42531800/42531791/d19b578e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Azraq Oasis mansion Azraq, Zarqa Stay at this holiday home in Azraq. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Azraq-Wetlands-Reserve-Azraq.d553248623347940426.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Desert Castles - Qasr al-Kharaneh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/968329/8230532e-bf18-480c-8e5c-263e35d127a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day Tour To Desert Castles & Cave of the Seven Sleepers £122 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/day-tour-to-desert-castles-cave-of-the-seven-sleepers.a968329.activity-details) ![Full Day Desert Castle Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49585779/c203458c-ddb3-4247-bf32-89e855c07809.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Desert Castle Private Tour £85 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-desert-castle-private-tour.a49585779.activity-details) ![Desert Castle Private Tour from Dead Sea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49541359/56bac627-13c2-4811-8d80-a52b0fde8c31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Desert Castle Private Tour £130 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/desert-castle-private-tour.a49541359.activity-details) [See all activities in Azraq](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Azraq.d553248623282192279.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Azraq ![Amman featuring landscape views, night scenes and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/294000/294078-Amman.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Amman [](https://expedia.co.uk/Amman.dx375) - Cities near Azraq - Places of interest [Amman](https://expedia.co.uk/Amman.dx375)[Az-Zarqa](https://expedia.co.uk/Az-Zarqa.dx3000393113) - [Quseir Amra](https://expedia.co.uk/Quseir-Amra-Zarqa-Governorate.d6101922.Attraction) - [Qasr ‘Ain Es-Sil](https://expedia.co.uk/Qasr-Ain-Es-Sil-Zarqa-Governorate.d553248621532392062.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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