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Al ‘Arīḑ

Madaba, Jordan · Asia

About Al ‘Arīḑ

Al ‘Arīḑ works well as a base: 25 minutes from Dhībān, 13km from Wadi Mujib.

Al ‘Arīḑ is a town located in Madaba, Jordan. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Al ‘Arīḑ sits in Jordan. It's in the Asia/Amman time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Al ‘Arīḑ to your route.

About Al ‘Arīḑ

Al `Arid (Arabic: العريض) is a town in the Madaba Governorate of western Jordan.

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Al ‘Arīḑ offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Al ‘Arīḑ located?

Al ‘Arīḑ is located in Madaba, Jordan, Asia. The coordinates are 31.5584 latitude, 35.6574 longitude.

What is the population of Al ‘Arīḑ?

Al ‘Arīḑ has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Jordan.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Jordan
Region
Madaba
Timezone
Asia/Amman
Coordinates
31.5584, 35.6574

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Worth the detour from Al ‘Arīḑ

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Wadi Mujib

Jordan's 'Grand Canyon': a deep gorge with thrilling canyoneering routes through slot canyons to the Dead Sea.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Dead Sea

Earth's lowest point on land at 430 meters below sea level, with water so salty that swimmers float effortlessly on the surface.

16 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Umm ar-Rasas

A Roman garrison turned Byzantine church town on the Madaba plateau, where the mosaic floor of St Stephen's, laid in 785 CE, maps fifteen cities from Jerusalem to Alexandria. A 15m stylite tower stands alone to the north.

26 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Ein Gedi Nature Reserve

A lush oasis of waterfalls, pools, and wildlife on the shores of the Dead Sea in the Judean Desert.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Wadi Ibn Hammad

A warm-spring canyon northwest of Karak where travertine walls drip with ferns and moss and the shallow stream is walked rather than followed on a path. Tropical in feel, and almost entirely visited by Jordanians.

29 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Masada

An ancient Roman fortress atop an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, site of the last Jewish stand against Rome in 73 CE.

39 km · about 45 min drive

historic highway

King's Highway

One of the world's oldest continuously used routes, winding 280 km from Madaba to Petra past Karak's crusader castle, Dana's cliffs and the mighty Wadi Mujib canyon.

42 km · about 50 min drive

cathedral

Church of the Nativity

One of the oldest continuously operating churches in the world, built over the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Al ‘Arīḑ

  • 42 kmKing's HighwayOne of the world's oldest continuously used routes, winding 280 km from Madaba to Petra past Karak's crusader castle, Dana's cliffs and the mighty Wadi Mujib canyon.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Al ‘Arīḑ.

Dhībān

🇯🇴 Jordan

14 km away

Mulayḩ

🇯🇴 Jordan

15 km away

Mā‘īn

🇯🇴 Jordan

15 km away

Al Mughayyir

🇯🇴 Jordan

20 km away

Fuqū‘

🇯🇴 Jordan

22 km away

Mādabā

🇯🇴 Jordan

22 km awayPop. 82,335

Al Fayşalīyah

🇯🇴 Jordan

24 km away

Umm ar Raşāş

🇯🇴 Jordan

25 km away

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