Asia
Jordan
Petra, the Wadi Rum desert, the Dead Sea and warm hospitality. Say marhaba, drink the tea, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Areas close to the borders with Syria and Iraq are advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 16:17
- Currency
- JOD
- Calling code
- +962
- Capital
- Amman
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Places to see
Petra
The rose-red city carved in the rock. Two days are not too much. www.visitpetra.jo
Wadi Rum
A red desert of dunes and cliffs. Sleep in a Bedouin camp.
The Dead Sea
Float in the lowest place on Earth.
Jerash
One of the best-preserved Roman cities.
Amman Citadel
Ruins above the capital, with views over the city.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
