- Packing
What to pack for a desert trip in Jordan
From Petra's stone steps to a night under the Wadi Rum sky, here is the kit list we give every traveller.
Jordan packs a lot into a week: city streets, ancient cities cut into rock, and a desert camp with no light for miles.
The essentials
- Broken-in walking shoes with good grip for Petra's steps
- A warm layer for desert nights, which get cold even in spring
- A scarf that covers your shoulders at religious sites
- A refillable water bottle
Nice to have
A head torch makes the walk back from the Wadi Rum campfire much easier.
FAQs
Is Jordan hot all year?
Days are warm for most of the year, but desert nights can drop close to freezing in winter and spring.
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