Wadi Musa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wadi Musa

With a population of 14,000, Wadi Musa is a must-see destination in Ma'an, Jordan. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wadi Musa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 486
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Musa in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 486
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wadi Musa

Plane

Although Wadi Musa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 91 km from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 188 km from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Masafat, among others, in Amman.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Wadi Musa.

Plane

Although Wadi Musa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 91 km from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 188 km from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Masafat, among others, in Amman.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Wadi Musa.

Airports near Wadi Musa

Airlines serving Wadi Musa

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,439 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,406 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,785 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (207 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (24 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wadi Musa

From 5-star hotels such as the Petra Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Petra Bubble Luxotel, Wadi Musa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 364 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Esperanza Petra and Al Rashid Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Musa

Most booked hotels in Wadi Musa

Petra Guest House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 360+
Petra Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 441+
Mövenpick Resort Petra
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 635+
Tetra Tree Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 118+

Hiring a car in Wadi Musa

Expect to pay AED 6.21 per litre in Wadi Musa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 74.48 and AED 99.31.

Expect to pay AED 6.21 per litre in Wadi Musa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 74.48 and AED 99.31.