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Petra, desert & the Dead Sea

Jordan

The rose-red city of Petra, the Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum, and a float in the Dead Sea — a safe, welcoming crossroads of the ancient world.

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The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) carved into the rose sandstone of Petra
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) carved into the rose sandstone of Petra
The red sands and towering rock of Wadi Rum
The red sands and towering rock of Wadi Rum
The salt-crusted Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea
The salt-crusted Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea
Capital
Amman
Language
Arabic
Currency
JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
Power
230 V · plug type B, C, D, F, G, J
Best time
Mar–May & Sep–Nov (mild)
Now in Amman
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What makes Jordan, Jordan

Rock-Cut Petra
Desert Wadis
Dead Sea Float
Roman Ruins
Bedouin Camps
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Get to Jordan & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Jordan

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Jordan

The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) carved into the rose sandstone of Petra
The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) carved into the rose sandstone of Petra
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Petra

The Nabataean city carved into rose sandstone — the Treasury façade is one of Earth’s great sights.

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The red sands and towering rock of Wadi Rum
The red sands and towering rock of Wadi Rum
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Wadi Rum

A cinematic red-sand desert of towering rock, explored by 4x4 and overnight Bedouin camps.

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The salt-crusted Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea
The salt-crusted Jordanian shore of the Dead Sea
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Dead Sea

Float effortlessly in the saltiest water on the planet, the lowest point on land.

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The colonnaded Roman ruins of Jerash
The colonnaded Roman ruins of Jerash
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Amman & Jerash

The hilly capital and one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities anywhere.

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The big picture

About Jordan

The rose-red city of Petra, the Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum, and a float in the Dead Sea — a safe, welcoming crossroads of the ancient world.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Monastery (Ad-Deir), the largest monument at Petra
Before you fly

Visa info

Jordan visa: Most visitors need a visa, available on arrival or via the Jordan Pass (which bundles the visa and Petra entry). Check before travel.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Jordanian immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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