Hammam Ma'in
Ma'in, Madaba Governorate, Jordan
- Location
- Ma'in, Madaba Governorate, Jordan
- Water type
- thermal, bicarbonate
- Temperature
- 42 °C
- pH
- 7.3
Water profile
Thermicity
Sedative
LowHigh
Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
BicarbonatesCalcium
Hammam Ma'in, in Jordan's Madaba Governorate, offers a traditional bathing experience built around thermal bicarbonate water reaching 42°C. The ritual includes a steam room, a marble slab, a kessa scrub with beldi soap, and massage — a classic hammam experience in the region.
Insider tip — Hammam Ma'in is one of the most spectacular thermal sites in the Middle East, where scalding mineral waterfalls cascade down black basalt cliffs into pools below, 264 m below sea level near the Dead Sea. The site has been used since the time of Herod and references in ancient sources are numerous. The resort pools are fed by cooled spring water while the hot waterfall itself provides a dramatic natural shower experience. Combining a visit with a Dead Sea float and mud treatment makes for one of the world's most memorable wellness days.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features thermal & bicarbonate water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Octobre-avril.