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SHOPPING
Madaba is a busy, market town, with plenty of shopping outlets and souvenir shops. However, Madaba is probably best known for its handmade carpets and tapestries and its possible to see them being made in several shops around the town.
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Most large souvenir shops in Jordan accept credit cards but the small market shops don’t. So do remember to take cash with you if you plan to go shopping. |
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Bargaining is acceptable but not always necessary, especially on low price items. Do not expect to knock more than one third off the original asking price. |
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Don't be put off if an item you wish to purchase appears too large to carry on your return trip. Most of the larger handicraft shops can efficiently arrange to have your items shipped to you at a minimal fee.
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Ten minutes to the west of Madaba is the most revered site in Jordan: Mount Nebo, with the memorial of Moses at the presumed site of the prophet's death and burial place.
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Less than 2 kilometres from Umm Ar-Rasas is the highest standing ancient tower in Jordan. It is 15 metres high and has no door or inner staircase. Today the tower is inhabited only by flocks of birds.
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