Administrations and services Jordan

Established in 2018 by its young founder Mustafa Al Ajlouni, this intergenerational community project that cuts across many aspects of Jordanian culture showcases local handicrafts and culinary, cultural and natural experiences. Profits from cooking, drawing or music lessons as well as handicrafts provide local communities with a source of income and perpetuate the transmission of their culture to visitors to Aqaba.

This website in English, German and Spanish - but unfortunately not in French - is interested in beauty and art in all its forms. Its section on Jordan lists in a very didactic and thorough way many archaeological or natural sites in the country. If you are fascinated by Petra, you will find a visit guide rich in architectural and technical information that makes the Nabatean monuments so special. After consulting the site, you will be able to spot a Hegra tomb or a Nabatean capital at a glance.

The website of the Wadi Rum Tourist Office summarizes the essentials to know before flying to the "Valley of the Moon". Don't expect to find a lot of information and addresses, but rather a good overview of what to expect in Wadi Rum. The sections on the history of the region and the Bedouins are particularly interesting and allow you to start your stay with some useful information. And if the section on the rules to respect in the Protected Area was more complete, it would be of great help for the preservation of the site.

This site gives you some valuable information about Petra, but beware, it is not an official site managed by the government. It lists the different sites to visit in Petra, the hotels and restaurants of Wadi Musa and gives more general information such as the different archaeological projects in progress or a presentation of the Nabatean civilization. The site is rather well done, and the very synthetic information allows not to get lost in a dense and incomprehensible flow. Site in English.

The Jordan Times is Jordan's leading English-language daily newspaper and the biggest seller in the Hashemite Kingdom. Founded in 1975, it is partially owned by the Jordanian government. Its news section covers the major news trends with reports and informative articles. The "Opinions" section publishes articles and interviews allowing an in-depth analysis of national and international issues. The website includes free distribution of the articles published in the daily newspaper.

The official website of the Jordanian Tourist Office is in itself an invitation to travel. The information is grouped by major themes, essentially the most popular tourist destinations: Amman, Petra, Jerash, Dead Sea, Wadi Rum... Within each of these sections, you will find a wealth of original ideas to discover the region in depth and enrich your trip to Jordan. The site is accompanied by beautiful photos, but unfortunately the French version is still awaited. It should be available soon.

The Institut français du Proche-Orient is part of a network of French research centers based abroad (it is also present in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria). Under the aegis of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the CNRS, its mission is to promote scientific research into the ancient and modern civilizations of the Near East. Lectures are regularly given by archaeologists or prestigious guests at the Institute.

Located in a pleasant residential area, this center offers permanent exhibitions, concerts, plays, debates and films. The program is available on site. The recently renovated media library has more than 12,000 books in French or Arabic and allows you to follow the French and Jordanian news. In addition, it is possible to take Arabic and French courses... but these are more for francophile Jordanians.

The British Council is the equivalent of the Alliance Française for the British. The space is designed to build cultural links between Jordanians and the British, particularly through language learning. There are specific workshops for children, teenagers and adults. It is also possible to take recognized aptitude tests such as IELTS or EnglishScore, an exam for businessmen. Please note that during the COVID period, it is imperative to obtain an appointment before coming to the British Council.