Karak Governorate

Jordan

A courtyard with stone walls, satellite dishes, and a tiled floor.
A stone building with a sign reading "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities Museum at the lowest place on Earth."
An ancient archaeological site with stone structures and a large excavation pit.
An indoor museum exhibit with ancient pottery displayed on shelves.
Ancient stone columns and walls, likely part of an archaeological site.

Popular cities in Karak Governorate

A historic stone fortress with arched windows, a winding road, and a hillside town in the background.
Al-Karak
Known for Castle, Archaeology and anthropology and Historical
Love castles, archaeology, and museums? Get away to Al-Karak!

Reasons to visit

  • Karak Castle Museum
A stone building with a sign reading "Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities Museum at the lowest place on Earth."
Gawr as-Safi
Known for Historical
Explore Gawr as-Safi: its history and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lot’s Cave
Sirfa
Sirfa
Head to Prophet Nuh Tomb and Mujib Dam—just two of the sights around Sirfa.
Al-Mughayer
Al-Mughayer
Venture to Mujib Dam and Church of St. Stephen—just two of the sights around Al-Mughayer.
Al-Qatrana
Al-Qatrana
Known for Historical
Explore Al-Qatrana: its history and more!

Stay near popular Karak Governorate attractions