Jordan
Petra alone justifies the trip.
Jordan packs three of the great Middle East experiences into a country you can drive across in a long day. Petra is the headliner — bigger and stranger than photos suggest. Wadi Rum delivers Mars-on-earth desert. And the Dead Sea floats you whether you like it or not.
At a glance
- Best time
- March, April, October, November
- Climate
- Warm
- Budget
- Budget – Mid-range
- Trip length
- 1–2 weeks
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- JOD (Jordanian Dinar)
- January: fine
- February: fine
- March: peak
- April: peak
- May: fine
- June: fine
- July: avoid
- August: avoid
- September: fine
- October: peak
- November: peak
- December: fine
Avoid: July, August. Shoulder: January, February, May, June, September, December.
Highlights
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Petra
Two days minimum — much bigger than the famous Treasury shot.
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Wadi Rum
Sleep in a Bedouin camp under the desert stars.
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Dead Sea
Float, mud bath, dramatic sunset over the lowest point on earth.
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Amman & Jerash
The capital plus one of the best preserved Roman cities anywhere.
Practical info
- Visa
- Jordan Pass covers visa + main sites — buy online before arrival.
- Currency
- JOD (Jordanian Dinar). Roughly 0.71 JOD ≈ 1 USD.
- Language
- Arabic. English widely spoken in tourism.
- Safety
- Very safe. Despite regional perception, Jordan is stable and welcoming.
- Getting around
- Hire a car or use JETT buses between main spots.
- Tap water
- Tap water not safe to drink.
- Plug type
- Type B Type C Type D Type F Type G Type J 230V
- Money
- Cards in cities; cash for desert camps and small towns.
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Last updated 2026-05-04