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Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo (Jordan)

Practical information about Mount Nebo

  • Viewpoint
  • Mountain
  • Place or Religious Monument
  • Archaeological Site
  • Place or Historical Monument
  • Off the beaten track
3 / 5 - 3 reviews
How to get there
Fifteen minutes by car from Madaba.
When to go
From May to November
Minimum stay
A few hours

Reviews of Mount Nebo

Anne Vergnaud Travel writer
19 travel articles

In the footsteps of Moses: Mount Nebo!

My suggestion:
If possible, choose a day when the sky is clear to make the most of the panoramic view.
Summary:
A very well designed site welcomes visitors to Mont Nebo during their travels around Jordan.
Orientation plan on Mount Nebo
David Debrincat Travel writer
459 travel articles

Ten kilometers from Madaba or 25 kilometers from Bethany, Mount Nebo is one of the many biblical sites that are located in Jordan.

My suggestion:
I recommend that you visit Mount Nebo in the morning. The light is ideal to make the best of the view.
Summary:
During my trip to Jordan I climbed to the 840-meter high summit of Mount Nebo, or Siyagha as it is also known. A visit to the mountain is generally combined with a visit to Bethany. Every hotel in Madaba offers an organized visit. Seeking a more peaceful experience, and to avoid joining a tour group, I easily hitch hiked there.
On Mount Nebo
Caroline Guibert Travel writer
22 travel articles

An historical site with stunning views.

My suggestion:
Cover your head - it's very hot and there's little shade.
Summary:

Mount Nebo is one of my favourite memories from my trip to Jordan. The site is natural, modestly-sized and calm.

It's not particularly touristy, so you can take your time to admire the mosaics. I particularly appreciated the information provided with the exhibition - it was factual and clearly explained. I felt a closer historical connection to Mount Nebo than I had at other sites in Israel or Jordan .

Plus I got to enjoy some great views of rolling hills with Jericho and the Dead Sea in the distance. There's a map so you can get your bearings - a nice, practical touch. I found the ambiance to be calm, even moving.

View of Mount Nebo