Ghor Al-Safi Tomato Farms

The tomato farms of Ghor Al-Safi are located in the southern Jordan Valley, just south of the Dead Sea, in one of the lowest agricultural regions on Earth. The area's intensely warm climate and fertile alluvial soils enable vegetable cultivation during the winter months when other parts of the country are too cold for farming. Often referred to as 'Jordan's food basket,' this region sees tomato production as its primary economic driver. A significant portion of the harvest is produced for both the domestic market and for extensive export to neighboring countries. Geographically, the area relies on sophisticated irrigation systems that channel water from surrounding wadis and the Mujib Dam. Agriculture in Ghor Al-Safi provides a livelihood for thousands of local families and serves as a hub for agricultural innovation, such as drip irrigation technology. In recent years, local initiatives have expanded into food processing, with women's cooperatives successfully producing sun-dried tomatoes for international markets.

Nearby cities

Karak

Karak sits majestically on a steep plateau in the central highlands.

Ghor es-Safi

Ghor es-Safi lies deep below sea level on the edge of the Dead Sea.

Al-Mazar al-Janubi

Al-Mazar al-Janubi is a significant pilgrimage site south of Karak.

Wadi Bin Hammad

A spectacular rainforest canyon in Jordan featuring hanging gardens and hot springs.

Dead Sea (Ein Bokek)

The lowest point on Earth, famous for its hypersaline water that lets you float effortlessly and mineral-rich mud.

Tafilah

Tafilah is nestled within the rugged mountains of southern Jordan.

Busaira

Busaira sits atop a mountain ridge and looks back on a long history.

Dana Biosphere Reserve

Jordan's largest nature reserve offers incredible biodiversity and spectacular hiking trails.

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Wadi Dhana / Feynan

A spectacular biosphere reserve featuring diverse wildlife and hiking trails through desert valleys.

Ma'in Hot Springs

Natural thermal waterfalls cascade into a desert oasis, offering relaxation in mineral-rich waters.

Bani Na'im

Bani Na'im is located east of Hebron and is known as the 'City of Martyrs'.

As-Samu

As-Samu is the southernmost town in the Hebron Governorate.

Yatta

Yatta is in the southern Hebron Governorate and is a hub for livestock and agriculture.

History & landmarks

Lot's Cave

A cave in the steep mountains near the Dead Sea where the biblical Lot and his daughters are said to have taken refuge after the destruct…

Dead Sea Basin

The Dead Sea Basin is the lowest point on the Earth's surface on dry land.

Nature

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Wadi Hasa

A picturesque gorge with hot springs and pink sandstone walls that is highly popular among hikers.

Wadi Numeira

An extremely narrow and deep sandstone gorge by the Dead Sea, also known as the water Petra.

Wadi Mujib (River)

This spectacular canyon is often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Jordan and carries water year-round.

Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is an endorheic salt lake located at the lowest land elevation on Earth, famous for its extremely high salinity.

More places

Fifa Nature Reserve

This low-lying wetland south of the Dead Sea is an important habitat for endangered desert pupfish.

Arab Potash Company

A major mining company on the Dead Sea that extracts minerals and exports them worldwide.

Wadi al-Karak

A deep and winding gorge that drops steeply from the Moab Plateau down to the Dead Sea.

Kerak Castle

A massive Crusader castle dominating the skyline, featuring a fascinating blend of European, Byzantine, and Arab architecture.

Moab Plateau

A historic high plateau east of the Dead Sea, known for its deep gorges.

Wadi Bin Hammad Nature Area

This hidden gorge is characterized by hot springs and hanging gardens.

Dead Sea Works

A huge industrial complex that extracts valuable minerals such as potash, bromine, and magnesium from the water of the Dead Sea.

Mount Sodom

A mountain range composed almost entirely of rock salt, rising along the southwestern shore of the Dead Sea.