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Azraq Travel guide
Azraq : Michelin's recommendations
Sited in the middle of the desert on Jordan’s only oasis, Azraq is a crossroads of commercial routes leading between Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; the village makes its living from the incessant traffic passing through. The water source which caused a settlement to spring up here has greatly dwindled, necessitating the creation of the Al-Azraq Wetlands Reserve, an important site for migratory birds. Dedicated to the reintroduction of the oryx, the Shaumari reserve is also nearby.
Tourist attractions Azraq : Things to see and do
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Shaumari Reserve
JOR - Azraq
From the top of its observation tower, visitors can admire the reserve’s variety of species. The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature established it with a view to reintroducing species lost from the Jordanian desert. The white-coated Arabia..
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Azraq Wetland Reserve
JOR - Azraq
The reserve’s marshland and expanses of water are an important haven for migratory birds . From February to April and October to December, around 300 species pass through here, and it is during these periods that a visit is most interesting. Sadly, ..
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Qasr Azraq
JOR - Azraq
The ruins of Azraq Castle bear witness to 2 000 years of history. The fort was probably built in the 3C on the site of an earlier structure and remained in use until the early 20C. Access to the inner courtyard is through a fine entrance bastion, top..
