Travel to Karak

Travel to Karak is easy whether you're coming from the Dead Sea to the west or Kings Highway to the east. The amazing view of the castle and town naturally draws travelers from around the world on tours to Karak.

Sitting 900m above sea level inside the walls of the Old City, Karak is home to approximately 170,000 residents and boasts restored 19th century Ottoman buildings along with restaurants, places to stay over night, and other attractions.

Should you travel to Karak, it will no doubtedly be Karak Castle that will command your attention the most. The castle is around 220m long, 125m wide at the north side, and 40m wide at the south side. The original, somewhat crude masonry of the Crusader contrasts with the finer looking limestone later added in later.

Though Karak Castle dates back to the 12th century, Karak itself has been the site of fortresses since Biblical times. Tours to Karak will often point out the fact that the King of Israel and Judah and Edom (his allies) ravaged Moab and overcame its king, Mesha, in the fortress of Kir Heres-now known as Karak. It took Crusaders 20 years to build their spacious castle centuries later. Finished in 1161, the lord of Transjordan took up residence there. America Israel Travel highly suggests making travel to Karak part of your guided Jordan tours.