Wadi Musa
Wadi Musa is the town at the gate of Petra and exists almost entirely to serve it. Two full days inside the site allow the main colonnade plus the Monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice trails. Petra by Night runs on set evenings and is a separate ticket.
How long to stay
March to May and October to November; start at 6am in summer.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is Wadi Musa right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Wadi Musa is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Little Petra
Free entry · VerifiedWadi Musa
A smaller Nabataean caravan stop north of Petra with carved dining halls and a painted ceiling, free to enter.
Petra
Entrance JOD 50 · VerifiedWadi Musa
The Nabataean rock-cut city entered through a 1.2 km siq, with the Treasury facade, a Roman-era street, royal tombs and the Monastery an hour's climb above. Carved by the Nabataeans as their capital from around the 4th century BC, the city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Expect long walks on uneven ground; a full day or more lets you reach the Monastery and the High Place of Sacrifice.
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Popular activities
Petra back trail from Little Petra
Walk in over the ridge and arrive at the Monastery from above.
Petra full-day guided visit
Siq, Treasury, street of facades and the climb to the Monastery.