The Jordan Guide

Petra and Wadi Rum Remain Open as Jordan Tourism Holds Steady

· 2 min read Travel News
The Treasury at Petra carved into the rose-red cliffs, Jordan

Contents

  1. Petra: Open Daily, July Hours in Effect
  2. Wadi Rum: Camps Operating, Sunset Jeep Tours Available
  3. Planning Your Visit

Jordan’s two most visited destinations — Petra and Wadi Rum — are operating on normal schedules in July 2026, the Jordan Tourism Board confirmed this week, with ticket sales, guided tours, and overnight camps all running as usual. While flight disruptions to and from Amman have affected how travellers reach the country, conditions on the ground at the main archaeological and desert sites have not been impacted.

Petra: Open Daily, July Hours in Effect

Petra Archaeological Park is open daily from 06:00 to 18:00, the standard summer closing time. Ticket offices at the Visitor Centre in Wadi Musa are operating normally. Guided tour operators working the site are active, including those offering the Petra by Night experience on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings.

The Jordan Pass, which bundles the Petra entrance fee with a Jordan visa for many nationalities, continues to be the most cost-efficient entry option for international visitors. Holders of the one-day Petra Jordan Pass receive free entry to Petra for one day; the two- and three-day passes extend that accordingly.

Visitor numbers in July are typically lower than the spring peak — the heat through the Siq reaches 35–40°C by midday — so those who do visit report shorter queues at the main sites and more direct access to the Treasury, the Monastery, and the Royal Tombs without the March–May crowds.

Wadi Rum: Camps Operating, Sunset Jeep Tours Available

All licensed Bedouin camps in the Wadi Rum Protected Area are operating, and the Visitor Centre at Rum Village is open. Overnight stays in dome and classic Bedouin-style tents are available, as are the standard half-day and full-day 4WD tours operated by local guides.

The desert in July cools significantly after sunset — temperatures drop to 20–25°C at night — making the evenings and early mornings the most comfortable times to explore. Stargazing conditions are reliable in the absence of cloud cover, and the annual Perseid meteor shower in mid-August gives visitors arriving in late July a reason to plan extended stays.

Planning Your Visit

For current entry requirements and a note on which nationalities require a visa in advance versus those eligible for visa-on-arrival, our Jordan safety and entry guide covers the full picture. The Petra hub has a detailed breakdown of routes, what to see in one, two, and three days, and how to time your visit to avoid the worst of the midday heat.

Regional flight disruptions remain a factor in how you get here. Checking airline schedules from your departure city before booking is essential; Amman Queen Alia International Airport itself is fully operational.