Activities

Petra by Night


Petra By NightExperience Petra in a unique way through Petra by Night. See the city at night the way the ancient spice caravan travelers must have seen it. Make your way through a candle-lit siq to the magnificent Treasury and enjoy an evening of Bedouin music and storytelling. Tours take place every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday night starting at 8.30pm. For more information email info@jordantours-travel.com  

You can buy you ticket for Petra by Night from any travel agent in Petra, also you can buy it at the main entrance, The excursion departs from the Petra Visitors Center each Monday,  Wednesday & Thursday evening at 20.30 hrs, returning to the Visitors Center around 22.30 hrs. Rate Per person 12 JD. or in USD $17 per person.

Alternative Dining - Petra Kitchen

Petra KitchenTourists interested in learning how to cook Arabic cuisine can do so at The Petra Kitchen, located on Tourism Street. After arriving at 6.30pm, tourists work with local chefs from the area to prepare appetizers, main courses, and dessert using local ingredients. The meal, not including alcoholic beverages, costs JD30 per person. Reservations can be made in advance at 03-2155900.

Made in Jordan

Made in Jordangift shop, located above Petra Kitchen, in Wadi Mousa. Selling products made by women working in foundations and co-operatives, established to both teach women a craft, and provide them with a means of sustenance.



Nightlife
Visitors have several options to relax in the evening:

§         Al-Maqa’ad Bar: This is on the ground floor of the Movenpick Petra Resort Hotel and offers a full service bar in an Arabic style environment. Also, the rooftop bar offers outdoor drinking, dining, and argileh smoking (hooka) during the summer months. 
                  Telephone: 03-2157111

§         The Cave Bar: Operated by the Crowne Plaza, this bar is located in a 4000 year old Nabataean Tomb. The Cave Bar serves food and alcoholic beverages. It is located near the official entrance to Petra. 
                  Telephone: 03-2156266

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The Marriott Hotel: The hotel offers a full service bar and restaurant with views of the Petra Mountains. 
                  Telephone: 03-2156407

§         The Wranglers Pub: this pub is located next to the Petra Palace Hotel on Tourism Street and serves alcoholic beverages. 
                  Telephone: 03-2156723

There are no liquor stores in Wadi Mousa. However, liquor is served in hotels, several bars and restaurants and can be purchased from the Elgee Hotel.


Hammams
There are several hammams, or Turkish Baths, in Wadi Mousa. These are akin to steam baths. An individual enters a heated room that encourages bathers to perspire. After a short period, a full body wash and/or various massages are performed. Finally the individual relaxes in a cooling room. The individual may be offered a beverage. Hammams in Petra are:

§         Petra Turkish Bath - offers male and female sections for bathing. 
      Telephone: 03-2157085

§         Salome Turkish Bath - located off the road into Wadi Mousa from the North, close to the Al-Anbat Hotel II. 
      Telephone: 03-2157342

§         Amra Palace Hotel - a hammam with male and female sections. 
      Telephone: 03-2157070

§         Loofah Turkish Bath – located in the Petra Marriott, this Turkish bath offers luxury treatments including body scrubs, foot baths and massages.
      Telephone: 03-2156407