- Marka camp was established in 1968
- It covers an area of 0.92 square kilometres
Marka Camp
Marka camp, referred to by the government as Hitten, was established in 1968 on an area of 0.92 square kilometres, 10 kilometres northeast of Amman. Many camp residents originally came from the Gaza Strip.
The camp is known locally as ‘Schneller’ after the German rehabilitation centre established in the area before the camp was set up. UNRWA installations in the camp also provide services for the refugees in the camp's surroundings.
For more information about Marka Camp (click here).
Updated in April 2023.
REFUGEE CAMPS IN Jordan
We provide services in 10 Palestine refugee camps in Jordan. UNRWA does not administer or police the camps, as this is the responsibility of the host authorities.
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Official camps
Unrwa In Marka Camp
Schools
The camp has ten UNRWA schools running double-shifts
Health Centre
One health centre provides primary health services to refugees living in the camp
