Irbid Governorate: The Green North
Green oak tree forests, lakes, blue waterfalls, and historical relics. It’s not the first scene that comes into mind when thinking of Jordan. But you may expect this in the Irbid Governorate in northwestern Jordan.
Aqaba Governorate:
Home to an unearthly photogenic red desert Wadi Rum, the vibrant city of Aqaba, and the pristine coral reefs of the Red Sea, the Aqaba Governorate has something for everyone.
Aqaba Governorate at a glance
Southernmost destination part of Jordan with UNESCO Mixed World Heritage Site – Wadi Rum protected area and the Red Sea
Hiking in Wadi Rum and passing the Jordan Trail
Mountain and Rock Climbing at Wadi Rum, including the highest mountain in Jordan – Jabal Umm Al-Dami
Experiencing Wadi Rum on horse or camel
Birdwatching at Aqaba Observatory – around 390 species, including a lot of migrating birds
Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Aqaba
Local experiences: Pottery making, sand bottle creation, weaving workshops and soap workshops.
One big movie set
Lawrence of Arabia, The Martian, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Aladdin, Red Planet, Passion in the Desert, Prometheus, Last Days on Mars, Dune. The list of blockbuster movies shot in the red desert of Wadi Rum goes on and on. The film industry is rather fond of this unique piece of the planet because the sand is red and almost surreal.
Wadi Rum looks like an enormous red beach where towering sandstone and granite rock formations have been tossed haphazardly. Pustules resemble melting chocolate ice cream, dragons, or a gorilla, depending on how the rocks have eroded and how big your fantasy is. Wadi Rum lives up to its name. It means Valley of Airborne Sand and sandstorms are one of the adventures you may encounter here.
“Wadi Rum looks like an enormous red beach where towering sandstone and granite rock formations have been tossed haphazardly”
Wadi Rum images
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Aqaba Governorate has two major reasons to visit. Wadi Rum is one. The Red Sea is the other one. Both Wadi Rum and the Red Sea are not to be missed places for adventure; hiking, trekking, desert safaris, sand-boarding, jeep rides, camel rides, rock climbing, Bedouin camping experiences, and Hot Air Balloon rides. Wadi Rum offers it all.
The Red Sea offers diving, snorkeling, shipwreck hunts, surfing, coral reef diving, and other water sports. All that, and Aqaba is the cherry on top with its beautiful beaches, beach clubs, and resorts. Aqaba is very different from other cities in Jordan. It has a historical side, be sure to visit the Aqaba Castle and the Aqaba Church, as well as an adventurous & blissful side. Which one will you discover first?
“Oh, and if you get hungry discovering Aqaba, try the Sayadia, the most renowned dish of Aqaba’s local cuisine with rice, local fish, and a delicious combination of spices”
Red Sea images
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