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Voykit pocket guide · Syria
Deraa
درعا
Deraa is a border city with a few historic sights; half a day is enough unless you are crossing into Jordan.
Deraa (also Daraa) sits on the Jordanian border in the Hauran region. The city has a small museum, a historic mosque and a war-damaged minaret. Most travellers pass through on the way to Bosra or Jordan, or stop for a few hours. The security situation remains fluid: check your government travel advice before planning a trip.
- Country
- Syria
- Local name
- درعا
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (extreme heat), Dec–Feb (cold and rain)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- SYP
- Money
- Foreign cards and ATMs generally do not work in Syria: see Insurance & payments above.
- Daily spend
- Budget SYP 50,000–100,000 excl. bed · Mid SYP 100,000–200,000 excl. bed · High SYP 200,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Ambulance 110 · Fire 113
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Microbus within city | SYP 2,000–5,000 |
| Shared taxi to Bosra | SYP 10,000–15,000 |
| Simple meal (falafel or shawarma) | SYP 5,000–10,000 |
| Bottle of water | SYP 1,000–2,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DAM · Damascus International Airport
- About 1.5 h by taxi or shared car; no direct public transport.
Typical fares
- Microbus Deraa → Bosra
- about SYP 10,000, about 30 min (check)
- Shared taxi Deraa → Damascus
- about SYP 30,000, about 1.5 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The city centre is walkable. Taxis and microbuses connect the bus station to the border crossing and nearby towns.
See and do
Known for
- Deraa Museum
- Al-Omari Mosque
- Border crossing to Jordan
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bosra | Microbus from Deraa bus station, about 30 min | About 1 h |
| Damascus | Bus or shared taxi via M5 highway, about 1.5 h | About 2 h |
| As-Suwayda | Microbus, about 1 h | About 1.5 h |
Sleep
- City centre
- A few basic hotels near the main square; options are limited and conditions vary.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | مرحباmarhaba |
| Thank you | شكراًshukran |
| How much? | بكم؟bikam? |
| Where is the bus station? | أين محطة الباص؟ayn mahattat al-bas? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Scams and watch-outs
- Security situation can change quickly; check your embassy travel advice daily.
- The border crossing to Jordan may close without notice.
- Photography of military or government buildings is prohibited.
Deraa is near the Jordanian border in a region that saw heavy fighting during the civil war. The security situation is fragile: landmines, unexploded ordnance and sporadic clashes are possible. Travel only with a local guide or trusted contact, and register with your embassy.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Deraa yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Deraa Museum
- Al-Omari Mosque
- Border crossing to Jordan
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Deraa, revision 4785914 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4785914
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/deraa). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.