Kerak

Whether you approach Kerak from the ancient Kings Highway to the east or from the Dead Sea to the west, the striking silhouette of this fortified town and castle will instantly make you understand why the fates of kings and nations were decided here for millennia.

An ancient Crusader stronghold, Kerak sits 900m above sea level and lies inside the walls of the old city. The city today is home to around 170,000 people and continues to boast a number of restored 19th century Ottoman buildings, restaurants, places to stay, and the like. But it is undoubtedly Kerak Castle that dominates.


Kerak Castle

Kerak Castle is a dark maze of stone-vaulted halls and endless passageways. The best preserved are underground and can be reached via a massive door (ask at the ticket desk). More imposing than beautiful, the castle is nevertheless an impressive insight into the architectural military genius of the Crusaders.

With some care, you can walk along the crenellated top of the West Front wall and admire the sweeping view. On clear days, you can look across the Dead Sea and see all the way to the Mount of Olives bordering Jerusalem.

Contact information/ how to book: 
Kerak Tourism Directorate: 00962 3 2354263
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Kerak Castle Plaza

Outside the castle, visitors can visit the Castle Plaza, where beautiful 19th century Ottoman administrative buildings have been redesigned to house a tourist center, with restaurants, a crafts center and other facilities grouped around a central plaza.

Contact information/ how to book:
Kerak Tourism Directorate:
00962 3 2354263
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Mazar Islamic Museum

Located at Al-Mazar near Kerak, the museum is host to a collection of items representing Islamic civilization and culture, including sculpture, ceramics and coins.

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Telephone: 0096232370319
Opening Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm (every day except Tuesday)
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Prophet Nuh’s (Noah) Shrine

You can visit Prophet Nuh's (Noah) shrine in Kerak, and his tomb lies close to the city. God sent Noah to his people to warn them of divine punishment if they continued to worship idols, and to build a mighty ark that would withstand the floods to come.

Contact information/ how to book: 
Kerak Tourism Directorate:
 00962 3 2354263
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