Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Wadi Musa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 402
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Musa in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 402
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 56 miles from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 117 miles from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Auto Nation, among others, in Amman.

Plane

Although Wadi Musa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Aqaba King Hussein Intl (AQJ), which is located 56 miles from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Wadi Musa is to pick up a car hire from Amman, which is about 117 miles from Wadi Musa. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Auto Nation, among others, in Amman.

Airports near Wadi Musa

AQJAqaba King Hussein Intl

Airlines serving Wadi Musa

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,979 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)

Where to stay in Wadi Musa

From 5-star hotels such as the Petra Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Edom Hotel, Wadi Musa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 373 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wadi Musa

Most booked hotels in Wadi Musa

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Petra Moon Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 213+
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Mövenpick Resort Petra
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 529+
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La Maison Hotel Petra
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 180+
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Edom Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Wadi Musa/Sharah Mountains Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 118+
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Hiring a car in Wadi Musa

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.53 and AED 108.70.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.53 and AED 108.70.