Madaba, Jordan Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Jordanie
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- Aug 12, 2022
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitude: 779 m
- Jordan Madaba Jāmi‘ al Ḩusayn 31.716631, 35.79438631°42’60” N 35°47’40” E
Day 28
Madaba, le retour
August 12, 2022 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Retour à Madaba pour quelques jours. La ville étant plus calme que Amman et plus près de l'aéroport. Nous en profiterons pour manger nos ultimes falafels🧆, voir une carte en mosaïque de la Jordanie, déguster du thé local 🍵, faire des chichas et flâner dans les rues !Read more
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Gottfried Palinkas Haschemitisches Königreich
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- Oct 7, 2023, 2:21 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 776 m
- Jordan Madaba Jāmi‘ al Ḩusayn 31.716505, 35.7946531°42’59” N 35°47’41” E
Day 9
Madaba
October 7, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Erstmal gemütlich frühstücken. Nochmal die Wüste inhalieren, dann zurück Richtung Amman.
Damit die Rückreise nicht ganz so lang wird, haben wir nach 4 Stunden (!) einen Stop in Madaba eingelegt. Dringend notwendig, denn die Fahrerei ist schon elendig anstrengend. Wenig Abwechslung in der Landschaft, dafür dauernd Sonne und gelegentlich "interessante" Verkehrs-Situationen. Insbesondere wieder bei den letzten Kilometern nach Madaba, vergleichbares habe ich noch nicht erlebt.

Verkehr in Madaba ist dafür durchaus mit Amman vergleichbar, alles etwas chaotisch. Parkplatz zu finden in der Ortsmitte etwas herausfordernd (Lösung: rückwärts in die Einbahnstraße 🫣)

In den Reiseführern wird die Stadt wegen der Mosaike empfohlen die dort zu besichtigen sind. Und davon gibt es einige, aus der Stadt selber und aus der Umgebung. Außerdem zwei Kirchen, von denen eine (die der Jungfrau) auf einer römischen Stätte errichtet wurde. Wie wir während einer ungebuchten Führung gelernt haben.

Mittagspause dann in einem netten Bookstore mit Café, bevor es wieder zurück nach Amman ging.

Abends gab‘s dann noch ein bisschen jemenitisches „Fingerfood“ und als Dessert ein „Knafeh“.Read more
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Traveler Ich habe so viele Fragen! Das können wir nur mal zuhause 🏠 bei Kaffee ☕️ und Gebäck 🥮 besprechen! Jedenfalls gefällt es mir sehr 👍😎
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Greece, Egypt and Jordan
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- Jan 22, 2023, 5:30 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 2,543 ft
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Bayt al Maqdis 31.724246, 35.79504331°43’27” N 35°47’42” E
Day 33
The end of our Intrepid Jordan trip
January 22, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After our visit to Jerash, we drove back to our hotel 🏨 in Madaba. It was time to say goodbye to Sofyan and our driver. It had been a really enjoyable tour.

Later, the seven of us played cards over a few drinks in the hotel bar and then went to Adonis for a final group dinner. It was a restaurant Sofyan had recommended. The food was excellent and a good evening was had by all 😀Read more
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Traveler Giordania
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- Dec 5, 2023, 10:00 AM
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 783 m
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Muḩammad al Fātiḩ The Jordanian Cooperative Organization 31.718832, 35.7933431°43’8” N 35°47’36” E
Day 3
Madaba
December 5, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
🕍 Madaba svela tesori nascosti. Nella Chiesa di San Giorgio, il mosaico della mappa, capolavoro d'arte antica, racconta leggende di terre lontane. I dettagli intricati dipinti con tessere colorate guidano lo sguardo in un viaggio virtuale attraverso l'antico Medio Oriente.Read more
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Summer of 23
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- Oct 9, 2023, 1:48 PM
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 773 m
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Bayt al Maqdis 31.724225, 35.79529231°43’27” N 35°47’43” E
Day 92 - Transit to Dubai
October 9, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Today we had a much needed sleep in and just a really easy going morning.
We had breakfast at the hotel and I had teed up a late check out of 1pm as our transfer to the airport is for 2pm.

We got transferred to the airport, we got told Jordan airport security was a lot more relaxed than Egypt… it only has two security check points compared to Egypts three, but my checked luggage got stopped at the first security check, they went through it searching for a certain item but they wouldn’t tell us what they were looking for.
Then they were curious about my GoPro and going through my backpack at the second security check.

We had some McDonalds at the airport and the airport is very nice, the roof is meant to look like the local Boudin tent roofs.

We flew into Dubai at 10pm, caught the metro to Dubai Central and walked to the hotel. The walk was only 15minutes but it’s very hot and humid still at 11:30pm!Read more
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Opération Harissa Volante
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- Nov 26, 2019
- 🌙 11 °C
- Altitude: 796 m
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Muḩammad al Fātiḩ 31.72174, 35.7917731°43’18” N 35°47’30” E
Day 114
Madaba - Mont Nébo
November 26, 2019 in Jordan ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Journée à Madaba. Ici la spécialité c'est la mosaïque : animaux, scènes mythologiques, et même une carte de la Palestine (moyennement fiable). Nous montons dans le clocher de l'Eglise St Jean Baptiste en se faufilant entre les cloches pour admirer la vue sur la ville, avant de se rendre au mont Nebo où Moïse se serait arrêté, ne pouvant entrer sur la Terre Promise. Alors que nous cherchons un endroit d'où admirer le coucher de soleil, des Jordaniens nous proposent de partager du thé et des brochettes.Read more
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Traveler Giordania
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- May 23, 2023, 10:32 AM
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 792 m
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Muḩammad al Fātiḩ 31.72184, 35.79177731°43’19” N 35°47’30” E
Day 7
Monte Nebo e Madaba
May 23, 2023 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Penultimo giorno in terra giordana, dopo colazione si riparte, la tappa di stamattina è il Monte Nebo, dove pare Mosè abbia visto la terra promessa.
Poi raggiungiamo Madaba, dove dormiamo x l'ultima notte al Black Iris Hotel.
Nel pomeriggio giro x i famosi mosaici di Madaba.Read more
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Darren and Janet Rwanda 2017
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- Jul 17, 2017
- ☀️ 36 °C
- Altitude: 773 m
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Bayt al Maqdis 31.7242, 35.795331°43’27” N 35°47’43” E
Day 18
Arrival in Jordan
July 17, 2017 in Jordan ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
Our first view of Jordan couldn't have been in greater contrast to Rwanda - not a hill or blade of grass in sight!

We were met before immigration by a rep from the Jordanian agent we booked through, and were expedited through the "Jordanian" queue with a free visa - getting it in Australia was going to cost us $400 each, or buying it on arrival was $80 each, but as we used a registered Jordanian agent, he arranged it for free.

He handed us over to Abed, our driver for the next 5 days and we headed towards Madaba, 30 minutes from the airport. On the way out of the airport we were stopped by a police patrol. "If he asks, this is a free hotel shuttle service" Abed briefed us as we stopped. Turns out one of the senior politicians owns the taxi company, and he doesn't like anyone else getting paid to pick up people from the airport, so the police do his dirty work. Ah, that's so Congo...!!

We stopped for a Turkish coffee from a roadside stall on the way, then straight to Madaba on a very quiet road. The roadside was dusty and barren, with piles of rubbish everywhere. Madaba is south of the capital Amman and is best known for the 6th century Mosaic Map of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Made of two million pieces of coloured local stone, it is believed to be the earlist map of the villages and towns as far as the Nile Delta.

After checking into our hotel, we went for a walk to the town centre and located the Church of St George. We'd just finished taking photos of the mosaic when a lady appeared and asked for our ticket, which we were apparently meant to buy from the gift shop before entering. Clearly no need for that now ☺.

We then visited the Archaeological Park and Museum, which has the remains of several 6th century Byzantine churches and homes, even more impressive than the church. The guide also took us to a mosaic workshop where they are keeping the art alive, before we grabbed a drink and some pizza for tea on the way back to our hotel for a swim.

Early night, ready for our bike ride tomorrow.

Stayed: Mariam Hotel, MadabaRead more
Traveler Wow what a contrast in landscapes, some fascinating and rich ancient history here. Two million tiles would have kept them out of mischief for some time. I had enough trouble with less than 30 on my bathroom floor. Keep safe and hydrated.
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Graeme Duncan Amazing history.
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Traveler Israel and Jordan - 2019
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- Apr 5, 2019
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 773 m
- Jordan Madaba Ḩayy Bayt al Maqdis 31.72413, 35.795231°43’27” N 35°47’43” E
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Madaba, Jordan
April 5, 2019 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Left Newcastle on Thursday pm after work. Good flight - struck it Lucky - happy hour free drinks, free Wifi in the air, add great sunset!
Flight to Abu Dhabi was good, but long!
Then on to Amman and up to Magaba to stay the night. Very nice people!Read more
Traveler Watched The Greatest Showman (again) - yeah, Stuart Bowen!
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Claire Brias Jordanie
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- Dec 27, 2016, 9:23 AM
- ⛅ 5 °C
- Altitude: 777 m
- Jordan Madaba 31.71828, 35.7935231°43’6” N 35°47’37” E
Day 4
de Madaba à Petra
December 27, 2016 in Jordan ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Nous avons commencé notre journée par la visite d'une église à Madaba connue pour abriter une mosaïque byzantine représentant la carte de la Palestine. Là encore, nous devons faire appel à nos vieilles connaissance de cathé pour remettre les différents lieux dans leur contexte.

Nous continuons notre route pour le mont Nébo, d'où Dieu aurait montré à Moïse la Terre promise sans toutefois lui permettre de l'atteindre. J'imagine la frustration !
On ne sait pas si c'est vraiment l'endroit mentionné dans la bible mais en tout cas la vue sur le Jourdain, la mer morte et les montagnes de cisjordanie est magnifique. Et l'église tout juste restaurée abrite là encore de très belles mosaïques !

Le programme du reste de la journée est malheureusement chamboulé par la météo et la récente attaque à main armée à Kerak. Exit la route des rois serpentant dans les montagnes et le château croisé de Kerak, nous passerons par l'autoroute du désert où, comme son nom l'indique, il n'y a pas grand chose à voir. Nous rejoignons les derniers kilomètres de la route des rois le temps de voir de loin le château de Sorash et les premiers flocons de neige sur les montagnes.

Nous arrivons à notre hôtel près du site de Petra avant le coucher du soleil. Encore une longue (et froide ??) nuit d'attente !Read more
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