Nothing prepares you for the moment the Siq narrows to a dark canyon and then opens to reveal the Treasury, carved from rose-red sandstone two thousand years ago by the Nabataeans. Petra is not one monument but an entire city — tombs, temples, a Roman-style colonnaded street, and a monastery reached by 800 steps that rewards with views across the Wadi Araba.
March to May, October to November
2-3 nights recommended
History Buffs, Photographers, Adventure Seekers, Solo Travelers
Desert lodges within walking distance of the ancient city.
Mövenpick Resort Petra
Steps from the entrance to the Siq.
- Petra gate access
- Rooftop dining
- Historic architecture
The Old Village Hotel & Resort
A restored 19th-century village above Petra.
- Authentic setting
- Valley views
- Heritage rooms
Seven Wonders Luxury Camp
Bedouin-inspired glamping near Little Petra.
- Desert setting
- Candlelight dinners
- Stargazing
Bedouin hospitality and Jordanian home cooking.
- Zarb (underground barbecue) in the desert
- Tea with Bedouin families near the Treasury
- Cooking class in Wadi Musa
- Candlelight dinner in a Nabataean cave
The Treasury at dawn, before the crowds arrive.
- First light on the Treasury facade
- Petra by Night (candlelit Siq)
- The Monastery at sunset, alone
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