The city of Karak (locally known as Al-Karak) is famed for the significant role it played during the Crusades. The city is located on the historic King’s Highway just under two hours away from Amman. It is best known for Karak Castle, one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant.

The castle is nestled within the ancient city walls and draws thousands of visitors each year. There are a number of small hotels in the city along with churches, mosques, and places to eat.

The city of Karak is located just 15 miles from the Dead Sea and is built some 950 meters above sea level. The closest city is Madaba which is located just over one and a half hours by car. Visitors can reach Karak from the capital city of Amman in around two hours.