Inside Petra

Essential Experiences

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Exploring Petra: Trails to Adventure

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Al Baydha
Um Sayhoun
Wadi Musa
Al Taybeh
Rajif
Dlagha

Meet the Communities

Al Baydha

Situated to the northeast of the archaeological park, the people of Baidha preserve and share the traditional Bedouin ethos of coexisting harmoniously with nature. The local folklore museum is accessible to tourists and showcases their exceptional history and cultural traditions.

Um Sayhoun

The people of Umm Sayhoun are deeply connected to their Bedouin traditions, which they carefully preserve and pass down through generations. These traditions include the intricate art of Henna design and playing traditional musical instruments like the 'Rababah' and 'Shababah'

Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa is a Jordanian city and the center of Petra District in Ma'an Governorate. It is located in southern Jordan, 

Wadi Musa has witnessed radical changes in the level of services during the last decade, and a large number of five-star and four-star hotels have been built to receive visitors to Petra.


Al Taybeh

Taybeh, the Petra’s second largest town, is located at a high elevation overlooking the villages of Wadi Musa and Rajif. In the evening, the sunset over Wadi Araba illuminates the entire village in orange.



Rajif

Rajif is a Bedouin community known for its plentiful agricultural produce, which includes olives, apricots, almonds, figs, and lentils. Within this small village, the local population actively preserves Bedouin culture, which encompasses traditional dances and more.


Dlagha

Located just off the King’s Highway, the village of Dlaghah is a place where traditional Bedouin life persists. The local residents continue to practice a nomadic way of life, herding livestock and primarily sustaining themselves with a traditional dairy diet, oftencrafted from goat milk.

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Exploring The Red Rose City was like stepping into a living history book. The architecture and sheer scale of the site are breathtaking. This is pretty spectacular, It's amazing!

Barack Obama

44th U.S. President

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Oprah Winfrey

American host and television producer