The Jordan Guide

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Cities & Regions in Jordan

From Amman's neighbourhoods to the rose-red city of Petra, the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, and the beaches of Aqaba — pick a city or region for honest guides on where to go, where to stay, and what to eat.

Amman & the North

Ajloun Castle amid the forested hills of northern Jordan
Ajloun

Plan a visit to Ajloun — Saladin's hilltop castle, RSCN forest trails, birdwatching, hotels and how to get there from Amman in 1.5 hours.

University city of Irbid in northern Jordan
Irbid

Everything you need for visiting Irbid — Jordan's second-largest city, gateway to Umm Qais and Ajloun, with hotels, restaurants and transport from Amman.

Roman columns at the ancient city of Jerash, Jordan
Jerash

Visit Jerash, one of the world's best-preserved Roman cities. Entry fees, opening hours, the RACE show, hotels, and transport from Amman.

Black basalt columns of ancient Umm Qais with the Sea of Galilee in the background
Umm Qais

Visit Umm Qais — ancient Gadara's black basalt theatre, Decapolis ruins and panoramic views into Syria, Israel and the Sea of Galilee from northern Jordan.

The West

Visitor floating in the salt-rich waters of the Dead Sea, Jordan
Dead Sea

Everything you need to visit the Dead Sea in Jordan — floating, mud therapy, resorts, day trips from Amman, and practical tips for 2026.

Byzantine mosaic floor at the Church of St George, Madaba
Madaba

Explore Madaba, Jordan's City of Mosaics — the 6th-century Byzantine map, mosaic schools, Mount Nebo, and practical tips for 2026.

View from Mount Nebo across the Jordan Valley towards the Holy Land
Mount Nebo

Visit Mount Nebo — where Moses saw the Promised Land, with Byzantine mosaics, the Brazen Serpent sculpture, entry fees and transport from Madaba and Amman.

The South

Aqaba waterfront on the Red Sea, Jordan
Aqaba

Plan your visit to Aqaba — Jordan's only port city. Diving, beaches, forts, and seafood on the Red Sea with practical tips for 2026.

Things to Do
Rocky canyon landscape of Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan
Dana

Everything you need to visit Dana — entry fees, trails, Feynan Ecolodge, Dana Village guesthouses and how to get there from Amman or Petra.

Karak Castle perched above the town of Karak, Jordan
Karak

Plan your visit to Karak — Saladin's captured Crusader stronghold on the King's Highway, with castle entry fees, hotels, restaurants and transport from Amman.

The Petra Treasury carved into rose-red sandstone
Petra

Plan your visit to Petra — entry fees, the Siq, Treasury, Monastery, Petra by Night, where to stay nearby, and how to get there from Amman.

Best Hotels Things to Do
Red sandstone mountains and desert floor of Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum

Everything you need to visit Wadi Rum — camp options, jeep tours, hot air balloons, petroglyphs, and how to get there from Amman or Petra.