Guide Category: Desert Castles

Located just 60 kilometres east of Amman along Highway 40, Qasr Kharana is a fascinating Desert Castle nestled within th…

Step back in time with a visit to Al-Qastal, one of Jordan’s most intriguing Desert Castles located just 5 km from Qasr …

Stretching east from Amman is a desert region bewildering in its size and ruthless climate, a place of sand and barren b…

Qasr Al-Mushatta, often referred to as the Winter Palace, stands as one of the largest and most ambitious Umayyad constr…

Go back in time to an era of military campaigns and desert trade routes as you explore Jordan’s awe-inspiring Desert Cas…

Although this rather large Umayyad settlement was once a grand city in the desert, today Mshash sadly lies in virtual ru…

Situated just 2 kilometres west of Qasr Al-Hallabat, Hammam As-Sarah is a historical bath complex that offers a fascinat…

Situated 30km from Zarka and 60km from Amman, Qasr Al-Hallabat stands as a remarkable testament to the ancient history a…

Qasr Burqu, nestled deep in Jordan's Eastern Desert, is an extraordinary yet secluded historical site that exudes a sens…

Qasr Tuba is one of the most captivating desert castles you can visit and offers a rare glimpse into princely life durin…

Some 20 km from Amman en route to Qasr Kharana and Qasr Amra, the large reservoir at Al-Muwaqqar lies just south of Hwy …

Qasr Azraq is often included on day trips from Amman to the Desert Castles, along with Qasr Kharana and Qasr Amra, both …