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 January
Estimated hotel price
AED 418
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wadi Musa in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 418
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 9h 45m.

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 Fun Way Car Rental, 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 91 km from Wadi Musa. The shortest flight to Wadi Musa from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 9h 45m.

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 Fun Way Car Rental, among others, in Amman.

Airports near Wadi Musa

Airlines serving Wadi Musa

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,904 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (239 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,191 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (443 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (29 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (44 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 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 388 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 501+
Petra Marriott Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 562+
Mövenpick Resort Petra
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 577+
Tetra Tree Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 202+

Hiring a car in Wadi Musa

Expect to pay AED 5.77 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 69.20 and AED 92.26.

Expect to pay AED 5.77 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 69.20 and AED 92.26.