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Mount Nebo

The hilltop where, according to tradition, Moses saw the Promised Land, with Byzantine mosaics and views over the Jordan Valley.

Tickets & tours Open in Google Maps
Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Paid (small fee)
Best time
Morning
Area
Madaba

Where Moses is said to have viewed the Promised Land.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Mount Nebo, Madaba

  • From Madaba: 15 minutes by car.
  • From Amman: About 45 minutes.
  • From the Dead Sea: About 30 minutes uphill.

The story of Mount Nebo

Mount Nebo is mentioned in the Bible and honoured in Islamic tradition as linked to the Prophet Musa. A memorial church stands on the summit.

Inside are fine Byzantine floor mosaics from the 6th century, and outside a terrace looks over the Dead Sea and, on clear days, Jerusalem.

Best time to visit

Best season

Spring and autumn.

Best time of day

Morning for clear views.

Haze

Summer haze can hide distant views.

Tips before you go

  • Combine with Madaba's mosaic map.
  • Combine with Madaba and the Dead Sea in one day.
  • Dress modestly for the church.

Best hotels near Mount Nebo

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Luxury resort with infinity pools.

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Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

Village-style resort with a big spa.

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Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa

Pools and a private beach.

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All hotels near Mount Nebo

What's around Mount Nebo

  • MadabaMosaic city, 15 minutes.
  • Dead Sea30 minutes downhill.
  • Baptism SiteAbout 40 minutes.

Questions travellers ask

How long do I need?

About one hour.

Is it in the Jordan Pass?

No, pay at the gate.

Can I see Jerusalem?

On very clear days.

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