Discover Jordan

A land shaped by history, culture and hospitality.

Explore centuries of rich history, vibrant traditions and world-renowned culture: from ancient stone cities and desert landscapes to the flavors, arts and stories passed down through generations.

The Roman Theatre of Amman seen from the Citadel, surrounded by the houses of the city
The Roman Theatre, Amman, Jordan
The rock-cut facade of Ad-Deir, the Monastery, in Petra
Ad-Deir (the Monastery), Petra, Jordan

A crossroads of civilizations

Jordan through the centuries.

Jordan’s story reaches back thousands of years, from Nabataean rock-cut architecture to modern statehood. A rose-red city carved in stone and Roman theatres still stand among the life of today.

  1. Nabataean rock-cut architecture
  2. Roman theatres and colonnades
  3. Modern statehood
Red sand dunes in Wadi Rum, with rock mountains rising from the desert floor

The land

Jordan’s nature is more than you expect.

Wadi Rum, Jordan

From the green forests of Ajloun to the breathtaking landscapes of Wadi Rum, from the Dead Sea to the coral reefs of Aqaba, Jordan is a country of contrasts, where nature and history come together.

  • Ajloun
  • Dead Sea
  • Wadi Rum
  • Aqaba

Living culture

Worn with pride, passed down through generations.

Turath, heritage, is preserved and handed from one generation to the next. It is not kept behind glass: it is worn, made and shared.

  • Worn The red shemagh, a symbol that carries stories of pride, tradition and generations.
  • Made Hand-embroidered thobes, each region with its own.
  • Shared Music, dance and stories, passed down through generations.
A white traditional thobe covered in hand cross-stitched flowers
A hand cross-stitched traditional dress
Close-up of red cross-stitch embroidery with two carnations resting on it
A tray of mansaf seen from above: rice, lamb, pine nuts and parsley over thin bread
Mansaf, Jordan

Flavors & hospitality

More than flavors: a taste of Jordanian heritage.

From the richness of mansaf to the warmth of rashoof and the tradition of zarb, every dish tells a story of Jordan. Food here is made to be shared: the table is where guests are welcomed and families gather.

  • Mansaf
  • Rashoof
  • Zarb
  • Galayet Bandora
  • Knafeh

A cultural mosaic

Many communities, living as one family.

Jordan’s diverse society brings together Arabs, Circassians, Armenians, Chechens and Druze, coexisting as one family. Its harmony is felt in everyday life, and in the warmth with which Jordanians welcome others.

Families and friends walking across the colonnaded Oval Plaza in Jerash at dusk
The Oval Plaza in Jerash during the Jerash Festival, Jordan