Fun and entertainment Petra

This cafe on the edge of Tourism Street, on the way down to the Visitors' Centre, is one of the few in Wadi Musa to offer a relaxed atmosphere and to serve alcohol. However, the clientele is almost exclusively male and gangs of girlfriends or single women will quickly feel stared at. The café is frequented as much by locals as by tourists, who chat over a hookah flavoured with honey or apple. The friendly and unpretentious welcome and the Jordanian dishes make it a good address.

Bars are not common in Wadi Musa, except in luxury hotels. This one belongs to the Petra Guest House and is set in a very original location as it occupies a 2,000 year old Nabatean tomb. The niches dug in the rock shelter benches equipped with large colored cushions and form a serene and comfortable setting where one would stay for hours. It is possible as the list of cocktails is long and you can smoke hookah. Claustrophobic people will prefer to enjoy the beautiful terrace.

Three times a week, the Treasury of Petra is illuminated with 1,500 candles, casting a soft halo over the façade. You cross the Siq itself lit by candlelight, in a surreal atmosphere. The atmosphere is generally one of contemplation, quite different from the daytime tourist circus. This romantic show is accompanied by a glass of tea and a flute tune. Please note that the number of tickets is limited and it is not possible to book in advance. If you plan to visit Petra the next day, you can purchase your ticket from 7:30 pm.

The Cave Bar is ideally located within the walls of the old Nabatean city. Occupying a cave dating back to the first century, its outdoor terrace in the summer allows you to enjoy the coolness of the evening. In winter, this spacious decorated and heated cave will offer you its drinks as well as its menu of snacks (count 8 € on average) inside. Let yourself be carried away by the oriental melodies and the unique side of the place, known to stay open some summer evenings until 4am. The service is very attentive and the experience is memorable.