Jordan | Discover the best tourist destinations and places to go out in light of the relative stability in the weather at the end of the week

Arab Weather - Arab Weather received many questions about the most suitable tourist sites and cities that can be used to spend a special and enjoyable weekend in light of the relative stability in the weather conditions witnessed by the Kingdom.

Considering all the weather data, Arab Weather experts believe that the city of Aqaba will be the ideal tourist destination for spending the weekend, as it is expected to witness generally stable weather conditions, with maximum temperatures ranging between 26 - 27 degrees Celsius during the daytime, with limited amounts of clouds appearing, while night temperatures reach 15 degrees Celsius.

Regarding the sea conditions in the Gulf of Aqaba, they will be as follows:

• Wind: Light and variable.
• Sea condition and wave height: Light wave height (5-15 cm).
• Sea surface temperature: 23°C.

Here are some tourist places that can be visited in Aqaba during the weekend:

1. Aqaba Fortress

Aqaba Castle or Mamluk Castle is one of the most important tourist attractions in Aqaba, located on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba. The castle was established in the fourteenth century during the Mamluk era, on the ruins of a previous Crusader castle. Aqaba Castle was used as a station for pilgrims heading to Mecca, and the castle played a prominent role during World War I (1917 AD), as it was the spark of the Great Arab Revolt. It also gained a special status after the film Lawrence of Arabia was filmed there, which increased its tourist importance.

2. Sherif al-Hussein bin Ali Mosque

Al-Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque was established in 1975, and was renovated in 2011. This mosque is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Aqaba, as it is distinguished by its charming architectural designs made of white stone, in addition to the towering minaret.

3. Aqaba Bird Observatory

Aqaba Observatory is located north of the Red Sea. It is one of the natural features in Aqaba that gives the visitor a sense of comfort, as the observatory receives large numbers of flocks of migratory birds every year, especially from Asia, Europe, and Africa. Statistics indicate that it attracts seventy different types of birds, which come to it during the fall.

Distinctive trips to Aqaba organized by the Our Jordan is Paradise program. Book your trip from the Golden Triangle trips group here.

4. Aqaba Archaeological Museum

Aqaba Museum is located near the historic Aqaba Castle, and includes many historical landmarks that express the region. The museum contains a large collection of Bronze Age artifacts that extend back to four thousand years BC, and it also contains many artifacts dating back to the seventh to the twelfth centuries, such as Fatimid coins and Quranic writings.

5. Early Islamic city of Ayla

The Islamic city of Ayla is considered one of the Islamic places of historical importance in Jordan. The Islamic city of Ayla is located northwest of the center of Aqaba and reflects the Islamic aspect of the city. There is also a church near it that was built in the seventh century AD, making it one of the oldest churches in the world.

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