"Azraq" Qasr al Azraq by MalenaN

Qasr al Azraq Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 48 photos

Azraq Wetland Reserve, Jordan

Azraq is a small town situated 103 km east of Amman. In Arabic Azraq means blue and it’s not hard to understand why the place has got that name, it has for long been an important oasis and the only one in a large area.

Items have been found that indicates that the area was inhabited already 200 000 years ago. The Nabateans, the Greek and Romans have all been here. And for the Umayyads it was a popular place. Nowadays the town is on the way to Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

Last visit to Qasr al Azraq: Jul 2005
Intro Updated Feb 7, 2006
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Reviews (4)

At Azraq Wetland Reserve - Qasr al Azraq

Watch out! Things to Do (4)

When you walk around in Azraq Wetland Reserve you should follow the trails and not enter the tunnels in the reeds. The... more travel advice

Waiting for our falafels - Qasr al Azraq

Transport Things to Do (4)

I visited Azraq as part of a tour (only transport) organised from Farah Hotel in Amman. We were three people in the car... more travel advice

The reserve Things to Do (4)

Azraq Wetland Reserve contains a large mudflat, pools and marshlands just in the middle of the Eastern Desert of Jordan.... more travel advice

Qasr Azraq Things to Do (4)

Qasr Azraq is built in black basalt and was originally constructed by the Romans (about 300 AD). Through the years it... more travel advice

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BillNJ Dec 8, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Great page on this oasis in the desert!
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deecat Sep 21, 2006 at 10:04 AM

Your descriptions of the Azraq Wetland Reserve is alluring, Captivating, and engaging. I was fascinated by your energetic enthusiasm.
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easyoar May 1, 2006 at 3:51 AM

I've heard Water Buffalo can be quite dangerous, you better be careful in those tunnels! Falafel is a favourite of mine too!