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Places to visit in Jordan

Located at one of civilisation’s most important crossroads, modern-day Jordan has been blessed with the remnants of these bygone societies. The best known of these is Petra, the extraordinary Nabataean settlement carved into the red-rock canyons of southern Jordan. This ancient city has been beautifully preserved by the desert climate and the approach breathtaking. However, there are number of equally important historic places dotted throughout the country. These include the Roman remains of Jerash, the Saladin-era castle at Ajloun, the crusader fortress at Kerak and the Christian sites of the Jordan Valley and Mt Nebo and Madaba. For those interested in landscapes relax by the Dead Sea, follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia at Wadi Rum or hike the wadis of the Dana Nature Reserve. The Red Sea town of Aqaba has comfortable resort hotels and excellent snorkelling.

When to Visit Jordan

During the summer, from April to October, Jordan enjoys a long, hot period, when the climate is dry and desert-like. Often, it does not rain at all between June and August, with August being the hottest month, with temperatures between 30°C and 35°C common. The beach areas of Aqaba can be as hot as 40°C in July. During the winter months the weather, on the whole, is pleasantly warm during the day but there can be cold nights with temperatures dropping to 4°C on average. Between December and February the night temperature can even fall below freezing. Most of the annual rainfall occurs in January. Generally the best time to visit Jordan is the spring or autumn but is a possibility for those that do not mind the heat.

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This is a general overview suggesting when to travel in the country. Please note that this may not directly apply to any specific itinerary or region.

Essential Information

Capital: Amman

Main Language: Arabic

Time Zone: GMT + 2

Currency: Dinar (JOD)

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Accommodation in Jordan

Jordan has numerous international-standard, luxurious, five-star hotels, particularly in Amman, Aqaba and Petra. Jordan’s Dead Sea hotels boast some of the world's best spa resort complexes and all have excellent facilities and services. Without exception, nearly all hotels in Jordan are larger modern properties and there are very few small traditional properties or homestays. In Wadi Rum it is possible to stay under canvas in the desert in a traditional Bedouin-style camp and accommodation at Dana Nature Reserve is in a small and simple guesthouse.