About Northern Jordan
Northern Jordan offers Jerash, Ajloun, greener landscapes, and a broader heritage-focused regional travel experience.
Best time to visit: March to May and September to November
Cities & Towns in Northern Jordan
Jerash
Among the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world—colonnaded streets and oval plazas north of Amman.
Top attractions: Hadrian’s Arch, Oval Plaza
Irbid
Northern university city and practical gateway to Umm Qais, Yarmouk scenery, and cross-border day-trip planning.
Top attractions: Museums, Local cafés
Ajloun
Green hills below Ajloun Castle—cooler microclimate, hiking, and a quieter counterpoint to Amman.
Top attractions: Ajloun Castle, Forest reserves