
Wadi Musa, Jordan
Wadi Musa is located in the southern part of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and is about 10 minutes walk from the entrance to the rose-red city of Petra. The journey from the capital, Amman, to Wadi Musa takes approximately 3 hours by car, while from the city of Madaba it takes 2 hours and 50 minutes via the desert highway.
Wadi Musa has a very good infrastructure and was the transportation hub of the region, with buses leaving for other parts of Jordan from Wadi Musa. Naming Wadi Musa: It is believed that Wadi Musa was named after Prophet Moses, peace be upon him, who walked through the valley with his people.
Activities to do in Wadi Musa. Here are the most prominent activities to do in Wadi Musa:
- Shopping from local stores: There are many stores that enable tourists to buy gifts and souvenirs. Visitors can also find pottery, charming traditional clothes, in addition to multiple options for scarves and locally made accessories.
- Dinner at a hotel: Tourists can find many food options; such as Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine, in addition to Western restaurants. You can also eat in a restaurant located inside a cave that is 2000 years old.
- Visit the Petra Archaeological Museum: Located at the entrance to the city of Petra, the Petra Archaeological Museum is home to the rich heritage of the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. It contains nearly 300 exhibits that encourage tourists to understand a lot about the Nabataean civilization.
- Discover Shobak Castle: It is one of the most important historical sites that you must visit while you are in Wadi Musa.
- Learn to cook: Petra Kitchen offers cooking lessons so that tourists can experience cooking local Jordanian food.
- Experience the Turkish bath: There are a number of Turkish baths equipped with saunas and steam rooms to enable tourists to relax after a long day.
The best time to visit Wadi Musa The best time to visit Wadi Musa is between March and May, and September and November, when temperatures are moderate and prices are low compared to the tourist season.
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