How to Visit Little Petra

How to Get to Little Petra

You can find Little Petra here on Google Maps.

If you have your own car, Little Petra is easily accessible from the town of Wadi Musa (where you’ll spend the night when visiting Petra). Simply continue along Tourism Street and turn right just before the entrance to the Petra Visitor Centre, then follow the road for 8 km. There’s a turn off, but it’s well-signposted.

You’ll pass through a small Bedouin village on the way, and if you’ve got time we’d highly recommend stopping off at one of several of the local shops (or the bakery for their divine bread!) to spread a bit of tourism cash around – we did, but surprisingly most tourists drove straight through.

There is a good-sized carpark here (maps) but be aware of driving over big rocks if you don’t have a high-clearance vehicle. Additionally, there are a number of dogs that live here that can become slightly territorial – we’d recommend not going out of your way to make friends with them (we say this as dog lovers).

Tip // If you time your drive back to Wadi Musa for golden hour, you won’t be disappointed as the view along the road and out over the mountains was nothing short of magical. Watch out for the goats though.

Alternatively, you can hire a private taxi in Wadi Musa at a cost of 10JD one-way and between 20JD and 25JD return (with one hour of waiting). Looking for a more exciting way of experiencing Little Petra? Consider joining this three-hour 4WD adventure.

From Amman | If you’re hoping to visit this area from Amman, then consider joining this full-day tour which includes Little Petra alongside ample time in Petra.

From Aqaba | For those of you basing yourself in Aqaba, the good news is that you’re a fair bit closer to Petra! It’s just a two-hour car ride between you and the two Nabataean wonders, so ideal if you’ve got your own rental car.

Alternatively, consider joining this popular private full-day tour.

Tip // Renting a car and doing a Jordan road trip is a fantastic way to explore and experience the country, and it’s what we did for two weeks. Before booking anything though, we highly recommend having a read of this post: 17 Things To Know Before Driving in Jordan.

There are also a couple of highly-rated hideaway accommodation options close to Little Petra, which will offer a very different experience to staying in Wadi Musa. Best for those of you with you own wheels, they are: Seven Wonders Luxury Camp and Little Petra Bedouin Camp.