Mount Umm Daraj


Mount Umm Al-Daraj is a mountain located in the northern part of Jordan, on the borders between Jerash Governorate and Ajloun Governorate. It reaches a height of, and considered the highest peak in northern Jordan.

Geography

It is located to the northwest of Jerash and east of Ajloun, between the towns: Souf, Anjara, and Sakib.

Ecology

Several types of trees lives in the mountain, that includes Oak, Maple, Cypress, Carob, and Wild Pistachio. Among the plants growing, there are several species such as Black Iris and Wild Daffodil.