Ajloun, Jordan: travel guide
A green highland town in the north known for the 12th-century Ayyubid castle of Qal'at ar-Rabad, built by Saladin's forces, and the oak-forested Ajloun Forest Reserve.
- Country
- Jordan
- Currency
- JOD
- Time zone
- Asia/Amman
Top places to visit in Ajloun
Ajloun Forest Reserve
forest reserve · 4.4 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
An RSCN-managed reserve of oak, pistachio and strawberry-tree woodland with marked hiking trails, a soap house, calligraphy and biscuit workshops, and eco-cabins.
Ajloun Castle (Qal'at ar-Rabad)
medieval castle · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A hilltop Ayyubid castle built in 1184-85 by a commander of Saladin to guard the region and counter Crusader expansion, with panoramic views over the Jordan Valley.
Orjan Village & Soap Trail
village walk · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A green valley village on the fringe of the reserve, the start of gentle walking trails through olive groves, orchards and streams popular in spring.
Ajloun Soap House
artisan workshop · 4.2 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A women-run RSCN social enterprise near the castle producing olive-oil soaps infused with local herbs — a good stop for ethical souvenirs and a short demonstration.
Mar Elias (Prophet Elijah)
byzantine ruins · 5.0 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
The excavated ruins of two large Byzantine churches on a hill traditionally linked to the birthplace of the prophet Elijah, with fine mosaic floors.
Things to do
- Ajloun Forest Reserve Guided Hike Nature · 3 h · from JOD 25 per person
- Ajloun Soap-Making Workshop Cultural · 1 h · from JOD 15 per person
Where to stay in Ajloun
- Ajloun Town about JOD 40 per night
A quiet highland base near the castle, handy for the forest reserve and northern Jordan sightseeing.
Hotels
- Ajloun Hotel 2-star · JOD 28 to JOD 50 per night
- Ajloun Forest Reserve Cabins 3-star · JOD 55 to JOD 100 per night
Where to eat
- Bawabet Ajloun (Ajloun Gate) Jordanian, Middle Eastern · about JOD 14 per person
- Green Mountain Restaurant Jordanian · about JOD 10 per person
- Lella Restaurant Levantine, Middle Eastern · about JOD 6 per person
Getting around
- Car Rental Self main way to get around
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- Taxi main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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