🇯🇴 Jordan
Jerash travel guide
Jerash is one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the world, rivaling Pompeii for its completeness. Hidden for centuries under sand, this ancient city reveals colonnaded streets, massive temples, theaters, and plazas that bring the Roman Empire vividly to life. Just an hour from Amman, it's an essential Jordan experience.
Language
Arabic (English with guides)
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Timezone
AST (UTC+2), ADT in summer (UTC+3)
Best time
March to May, September to November
Budget/day
$50-150/day
When to visit
Jan
5°C - 12°C
Feb
6°C - 14°C
Mar
8°C - 18°C
Apr
12°C - 23°C
May
16°C - 28°C
Jun
19°C - 32°C
Jul
21°C - 35°C
Aug
21°C - 34°C
Sep
19°C - 31°C
Oct
15°C - 27°C
Nov
10°C - 20°C
Dec
7°C - 14°C
Safety
very safeJerash is very safe. The archaeological site is enclosed and well-managed. Jordan's tourist infrastructure is reliable. Normal caution applies for the surrounding town. Political tensions in the wider region are not reflected in day-to-day safety conditions here.
Women travellers
Day trip destination. Tourist site is safe. Conservative dress in town.
Culture & etiquette
- + Hire an official guide (worth it!)
- + Visit the South Theater for acoustics
- + Watch the Roman soldier reenactments
- + Explore the temples
- - Don't climb on ancient structures
- - Don't remove any stones/artifacts
- - Don't skip the Temple of Artemis
- - Don't visit during midday heat
Food to try
Falafel
From local stands in Jerash town
Shawarma
Fresh rotisserie meat wraps
Mansaf
If you have time for a full meal
Fresh juice
Orange and pomegranate stands
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.