Tourist offices Jordan

The Jordan Tourism Board is the official tourism showcase of Jordan. It is mainly aimed at professionals of the sector, but also welcomes tourists. You will find there some interesting brochures in French and a good map of the country. The website referencing tourist activities and organized tours in Jordan is very complete. You will find many interesting ideas to enrich your visits and your itinerary, from a nice café in Ajloun to stores specialized in traditional crafts.

The Visitor Centre is housed in a traditional 19th century house, which has been very well restored. It belonged to the Al Batjali family of merchants. In addition to entering an interior dating back to the Ottoman period, the Visitors' Centre provides a context for the history of Madaba. Two rooms have been set up as an interpretation centre, with signs in English, and a ten-minute film provides some interesting information about Madaba. You can also get a map of the city.

The Baptism of Christ site has a high price tag for Jordanian standards. The area on the border with Israel is under military control and the visit is extremely restricted. For that price, you get a guide (English commentary) and transportation by minibus to the baptism site and the Jordan River. The shuttle leaves when it is full, at most every 30 minutes. The tour takes between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on whether or not the people accompanying you decide to dive into the river.

The visitor center is located at the exit of the canyon on the Dead Sea side. This is where you will go to pay the entrance fee to the reserve or book a trek with a guide. It is also the starting point for all RSCN organized hikes in the reserve. The centre includes an educational exhibition that presents the fauna and flora in the reserve as well as the famous Nubian ibex, of which only rare specimens remain.

This centre was set up 6 km from the village of Rum. You will have to pass through it, and it is here that you will pay the entrance fee of 5 DJs (free with the Jordan Pass and for those under 12 years old) and that you can arrange excursions in the Wadi Rum. There is free parking, but if you want to enter the reserve with your vehicle, you will have to pay an additional 20 DJs.

A short tour of the visitor centre is required to learn more about the history of the site (panels in French!) and to take a look at the few archaeological vertigoes displayed here. We will also go there to get the site map (free) and search for information.

Tickets. You can buy your tickets at the entrance of the ancient city. Tickets cost 10 DJs (free with the Jordan Pass). Do not try to enter without paying, tickets are usually checked further away, at the actual entrance to the site, near the South Gate.

Guides. You will find guides offering their services on site. Count 30 DJs for a group of 5 people.

Visit. It takes about 2 to 3 hours for a conscientious visit. In summer, it is best to visit the site early in the morning or late in the afternoon; you will avoid the heat and crowds. In any case, don't forget to bring water and a hat or cap.

Souvenirs have been set up at the entrance to the site.

Site of the Embassy of France in Jordan. All the country's news and the information necessary to prepare his trip to Jordan.

The Visitors Center is located at the Dana Guesthouse. It is here that you will pay the entrance fee to the Reserve. The dynamic and enthusiastic staff will be able to provide you with information about guided and unguided hiking opportunities. An exhibition presenting the fauna and flora offers an interesting introduction to what awaits you. A shop selling local handicrafts (jewellery, bags...) produced by the local people is also located in the Visitors' Centre.

The site of the country's main daily newspaper, in English. Well done and very practical to know local news (politics, culture, sport).

Site of the Jordanian Ministry of Tourism in English. Site on Jordan with very nice photos and maps on sites and large cities to visit. Without forgetting the information needed to organize your trip.

Site of the Royal Society for Conservation of Nature. This company that manages all natural reserves enchanted nature lovers. RSCN is the main player in ecological tourism in Jordan. In English.

Site of Jordan's airline company. To find your next flight, the site offers you a quick search.

For all information on the country's main cultural festival. Attending an outdoor concert in an antique theatre with more than 6 000 spectators can be an unforgettable experience!

The Arab World Institute offers a panorama of Jordan. A little history and geography to immerse itself from your future destination.

For more information on Jordan, an online website to answer travellers'questions.

A very complete government site in English: statistics, institutions, politics, demography, education…

The website of the Jordanian information agency (equivalent to our AFP), in English and Arabic.

Database of sumptuous photos on the country.

The personal site of Damien and Isabelle who made a trip to Jordan. See for the many photos.

In English, a site for lovers of mountaineering. Description of climbing routes in Wadi Rum.