Major city · Jordan
Qasr Amra
Spend 3–4 h at Qasr Amra as a half‑day stop; one day is enough if combined with other Eastern Desert sites.
Qasr Amra is a UNESCO‑listed desert castle about 85 km east of Amman. Its frescoed interiors can be explored in 3–4 h, making a single‑day visit sufficient, especially when paired with nearby sites such as Qasr al‑Kharana.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JOD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid May–Sep (heat, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- AMM
- Nights
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Rules in force · 4
- Jordan ↗Get the visa or the Jordan Pass only on official channels; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Jordan ↗Yellow taxis must use the meter; if the driver refuses, use a ride-hailing app instead.
- Jordan ↗In Ramadan, eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight is not accepted; hotels and tourist restaurants serve.
- Jordan ↗Do not pack a drone: import without a prior permit is refused and the drone is held at the border.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Qasr Amra911 ▾
- Police, ambulance, fire911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Qasr Amra, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Jordanian dinar (JOD) is divided into 1,000 fils (or 100 piastres); one dinar is a high-value note.Jordan-wide
- SIM or eSIMZain, Orange and Umniah sell tourist SIMs at Queen Alia arrivals; passport registration is required.Jordan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source but stored in rooftop tanks; drink bottled or filtered.Jordan-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge; many mid-range places add 10%.Jordan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/F/G/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Jordan-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; main risks are desert heat, remote location, and unpaved roads – travel with a reliable vehicle and sufficient supplies.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; squat toilets at some bus stations.Jordan-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, ambulance, fire
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the main weekend day: government offices, banks and many downtown shops close, some open after midday prayers.Jordan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAMM Queen Alia International Airport (Main international gateway, about 80 km (50 mi) west of Qasr Amra).AMM Queen Alia International Airport (Main international gateway, about 50 mi (80 km) west of Qasr Amra).
- Getting aroundCar is required; hire a private driver or join an organized tour from Amman.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketEntry ticket Qasr AmraJD 5
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomJOD 45
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomJOD 40
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomJOD 70
A day, not counting the bed: Budget JOD 20 · Mid JOD 30 · High JOD 45
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AMM Queen Alia International Airport (Main international gateway, about 80 km (50 mi) west of Qasr Amra)AMM Queen Alia International Airport (Main international gateway, about 50 mi (80 km) west of Qasr Amra)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jun (6 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qasr Amra: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is required; hire a private driver or join an organized tour from Amman. Public transport does not serve the site.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Qasr al‑Kharana
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Drive east on Highway 40, about 15 km (9.3 mi) from Qasr AmraDrive east on Highway 40, about 9.3 mi (15 km) from Qasr Amra
Another desert castle with similar frescoes; easy add‑on.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Amman
Base in Amman (≈2 h drive) – many hotels and guesthouses.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- JD 20–30 excl. bed
- Mid
- JD 30–45 excl. bed
- High
- JD 45–70 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × JOD 12 | JOD 12 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × JOD 20 | JOD 20 |
| 4×4 driver round trip Amman‑Qasr Amra1 × JOD 70 · check | JOD 70 |
| Entry ticket Qasr Amra1 × JOD 5 | JOD 5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | JOD 11 |
| Trip total≈ JOD 118 per person per day, bed included | JOD 118 |
2026 estimate in Jordanian dinars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Entry ticket Qasr Amra | JD 5 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) in desert | JD 1–2 |
| Taxi from Amman airport to city centre | JD 15–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Opening hours vary: May‑Sep 08:00‑18:00, Oct‑Apr 08:00‑16:00 (check exact times).Opening hours vary: May‑Sep 8:00 AM‑6:00 PM, Oct‑Apr 8:00 AM‑4:00 PM (check exact times).
- Desert heat – carry water, sun protection, and a spare tire.
- Roads are unpaved in parts; a 4×4 vehicle is safest.
Emergency numbers
- Police, ambulance, fire
- 911
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, ambulance, fire911
Embassy
US embassy in Amman (check address); other consulates in Amman.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Amman ↔ Qasr Amra (4×4 driver): about JD 70 round trip, 2 h each way (check)
Say or show
- كم السعر؟ — How much does it cost? (kam al‑siʿr?)
- ماء من فضلك — Water, please (māʾ min faḍlik)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the restroom? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Qasr Amra. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid May–Sep (heat, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Hire a 4×4 driver from Amman (≈JD 70 round trip).
- Join a day‑tour that includes Qasr Amra, Qasr al‑Kharana and desert picnic.
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