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39 Things to Know before you Travel to Jordan

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Thinking about visiting Jordan? Then you wouldn’t be wrong to do so, the country is incredible!

Jordan is a fascinating country full of unique global attractions, ancient history, delicious food, warm hospitable people, and endless adventure.

A trip to Jordan will surpass all of your expectations. People raved about it to me, and when I finally visited in 2022, I raved about it to others – including y’all!

With the bagpipe player in Jerash

If you’re planning to travel to Jordan, there are some important things that you should know first. There are a lot of cultural, religious, and general planning considerations you need to consider.

For this guide on things to know before you travel to Jordan, I’ve broken it into sections on several topics such as why visit Jordan, culture and etiquette, travel logistics, and food and drink.

So if you’re ready to explore the Wadi Rum and Petra, read on for essential travel tips for Jordan!

Fast Facts of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan:

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  • Capital City: Amman 4.5 mil
  • Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JD)
  • Rulers: Constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses. King Abdullah II is head of state
  • Religion: Muslim-majority, but Christians, Jews and people of various beliefs coexist peacefully here.
  • Language: Arabic, but English is quite widely spoken, especially in the cities and tourist areas. 
  • The majority of Jordanians are Arabs, having descended from Arabia. 

What Makes Jordan Unique?

You might be on the fence about visiting Jordan, and that’s ok. But allow me to sway your opinion…here are some top reasons to visit Jordan.

It Has Centuries of Fascinating History

giant sculpture of hercules fingers at the Citadel
The Citadel, Amman

The history of Jordan is long and rich stretching from the paleolithic era through the ancient Nabateans and biblical times to the current Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The capital city, Amman is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities with a history spanning nine millennia!

History lovers will be impressed with the plethora of experiences in Jordan that help tell these stories.

You See Top Global Attractions, Wonders of the World, and UNESCO Heritage Sites

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The Monastery Petra

It’s a small country, but Jordan packs in some of the best attractions in the world. 

  • Most well-known is the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO world Heritage site AND New Wonders of the World. 
  • Wadi Rum Protected Area is a desert canyon and UNESCO site popular for desert safaris and Bedouin…

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