Daraa is the gateway to southern Syria and the fertile Hauran plain. Its proximity to the UNESCO site of Bosra and the Jordanian border makes it an important transit point for tourists arriving from Amman.
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Daraa is Syria's southern gateway and the center of the fertile Hauran plain. Close to the Jordanian border and to Bosra al-Sham.
Daraa is approximately 100km from Damascus, about 1.5 hours by car.
Bosra al-Sham with its magnificent Roman theater (15,000 seats) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site just 40km away.
Yes, budget and mid-range hotels are available. Daraa is an excellent base for visiting Bosra al-Sham.
Stories and tips from the Syria guide to plan your visit.
PlacesBosra in southern Syria: one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in the world, saved inside an Ayyubid citadel, a city of black basalt, and the story of the monk Bahira.
Travel tipsA 7-day Syria itinerary: Old Damascus, Maaloula, Krak des Chevaliers, Hama and Apamea, and Aleppo — where to stay and how to get around.
Travel tipsGetting around Syria: Pullman buses, serveece and taxis, distances between cities, and when a rental car or a car with a driver is best.