Jordanien

Top 5 Orte

1. Petra · Wadi Musa

   Nabataean city carved into rose-red cliffs: the Siq, Treasury and Monastery.

2. Wadi Rum · Wadi Rum

   Desert of red sand and sandstone mountains; jeep tours and Bedouin camps.

3. Jerash · Jerash

   One of the best preserved Roman provincial cities, north of Amman.

4. Dead Sea · Sweimeh

   Float in hyper-salty water at resorts or public beaches.

5. Amman Citadel and Roman Theatre · Amman

   Hilltop ruins and a 6,000-seat theatre in the capital's old centre.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber

  Works in Amman with upfront prices. The UK Foreign Office suggests Uber or Careem over street taxis.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Careem

  Popular regional app in Amman and other major cities.

• Taxi

  Yellow taxis

  Should use the meter; roughly 1 JD per 5 km in Amman (varies). If the driver will not use it, agree a fare first. Sit in the back if alone.

• Busse

  JETT buses

  Comfortable coaches between Amman, Petra, Aqaba and the King Hussein Bridge border crossing; book ahead in high season.

• Busse

  Minibuses

  Cheap local minibuses connect towns and leave when full; timetables are informal.

• Mietwagen

  Car rental

  Practical for the Kings' Highway and Dead Sea; roads are generally good but driving can be erratic in Amman.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: JOD · Jordanian dinar

The dinar is pegged to the US dollar (about 1 JD = 1.41 USD). Cards work in hotels, malls and many restaurants in Amman and Aqaba; carry cash for taxis, small shops, Wadi Rum camps and tips. Keep small notes, as change can be short. ATM fees can reach several JD, especially at the airport.

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Trinkgeld

Tipping is expected in Jordan's tourist industry: waiters, guides, drivers and hotel staff. Some restaurants include a service charge on the bill; check before adding more.

Nützliche Sätze

• الحساب لو سمحت (il-hisab law samaht) The bill, please.
• الخدمة مشمولة؟ (il-khidmeh mashmooleh?) Is service included?
• لا، شكرا (la, shukran) No, thank you.

Umgangsformen

• Dress modestly outside resorts: shoulders and knees covered; women cover hair in mosques.
• Remove shoes when entering mosques and homes.
• Accept tea or coffee when offered; it is a key part of hospitality.
• Use your right hand for eating and passing things.
• Avoid public displays of affection; during Ramadan do not eat or drink in public in daytime.
• Bargaining is expected in souks and with some taxis and tour offers.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• 'Free' horse ride at Petra

  Wo: Petra entrance

  So funktioniert’s: Handlers say the horse ride is included in the ticket, then demand a large tip or push extended tours.

  So vermeidest du es: Walk instead, or agree the full price (Wikivoyage suggests no more than about 15 JD per hour) before getting on.

• 'You need a guide' and fake rangers

  Wo: Petra trails

  So funktioniert’s: Touts claim a guide is mandatory for some trails or pose as rangers checking tickets.

  So vermeidest du es: Guides are not required on the main trails; show tickets only at official checkpoints.

• Commission shops

  Wo: Amman, Petra, Dead Sea tours

  So funktioniert’s: Guides and drivers steer you to shops where they get 30-50% commission.

  So vermeidest du es: Decline unplanned shop stops and compare prices.

• Border taxi overcharge

  Wo: Aqaba and Wadi Araba border crossings

  So funktioniert’s: Drivers at the border quote inflated fares and say no buses exist.

  So vermeidest du es: Check transport options beforehand or take a short taxi into Aqaba and arrange onward travel there.

• Fake antiquities

  Wo: Petra, Jerash, Amman souvenir sellers

  So funktioniert’s: Coins and objects are sold as genuine antiques.

  So vermeidest du es: Assume they are fakes; exporting real antiquities is illegal.

• Unmetered taxi fares

  Wo: Amman, especially near hotels and the airport

  So funktioniert’s: Drivers refuse the meter or add luggage fees.

  So vermeidest du es: Use Uber or Careem, or agree the fare first.

Sicherheit

• Jordan is generally safe for visitors with low crime, but pickpocketing and bag snatching happen in crowded places.
• Governments advise against travel near the Syrian and Iraqi borders; regional conditions change quickly, so check current advice (varies).
• Methanol in illegally made alcohol is a risk; drink only in licensed venues.
• Women travelling alone should take extra care; sit in the back of taxis.
• Carry water and sun protection at Petra and Wadi Rum; flash floods can affect wadis.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Widely spoken in tourism, hotels and among educated Jordanians in Amman; basic in rural areas and among some taxi drivers.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Jordan, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Jordan
• Wikivoyage: Petra

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