Jordan - Petra and the Desert Fortresses

Jordan’s largest city is the capital and seat of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Occupying the hills at the foot of the Ajlun Mountains, fortified settlements have existed here from antiquity and it was the capital of the Ammonites, people frequently referenced in the Bible. Today the city centre is comprised of ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, up-market shopping malls, art galleries and boutiques which rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.  The Qasr Metrople Hotel is in the Shmeisani district, one of the affluent areas in Amman. It is a medium sized, four-star hotel and each of its 66 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with flatscreen satellite tv, safety deposit box, coffee machine, hairdyer and free access to Wifi.  There are fine views over the city from hotel’s rooftop restaurant and a bar in the lobby area.

Jordan’s largest city is the capital and seat of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Occupying the hills at the foot of the Ajlun Mountains, fortified settlements have existed here from antiquity and it was the capital of the Ammonites, people frequently referenced in the Bible. Today the city centre is comprised of ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, up-market shopping malls, art galleries and boutiques which rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.  The Qasr Metrople Hotel is in the Shmeisani district, one of the affluent areas in Amman. It is a medium sized, four-star hotel and each of its 66 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with flatscreen satellite tv, safety deposit box, coffee machine, hairdyer and free access to Wifi.  There are fine views over the city from hotel’s rooftop restaurant and a bar in the lobby area.

Jordan’s largest city is the capital and seat of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Occupying the hills at the foot of the Ajlun Mountains, fortified settlements have existed here from antiquity and it was the capital of the Ammonites, people frequently referenced in the Bible. Today the city centre is comprised of ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, up-market shopping malls, art galleries and boutiques which rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.  The Qasr Metrople Hotel is in the Shmeisani district, one of the affluent areas in Amman. It is a medium sized, four-star hotel and each of its 66 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with flatscreen satellite tv, safety deposit box, coffee machine, hairdyer and free access to Wifi.  There are fine views over the city from hotel’s rooftop restaurant and a bar in the lobby area.

Jordan’s largest city is the capital and seat of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Occupying the hills at the foot of the Ajlun Mountains, fortified settlements have existed here from antiquity and it was the capital of the Ammonites, people frequently referenced in the Bible. Today the city centre is comprised of ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, up-market shopping malls, art galleries and boutiques which rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.  The Qasr Metrople Hotel is in the Shmeisani district, one of the affluent areas in Amman. It is a medium sized, four-star hotel and each of its 66 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with flatscreen satellite tv, safety deposit box, coffee machine, hairdyer and free access to Wifi.  There are fine views over the city from hotel’s rooftop restaurant and a bar in the lobby area.

Our aim when booking a hotel for our visit to Petra is get as close as we can to the site itself. Time spent there is precious and whilst we have two full days on site, we in intend to make the most of every minute. We will therefore be staying in Wadi Musa, the ramshackle, easy-going town that has built up around the entrance to the Archaeological Park. Wadi Musa or Valley of Moses, is so named as it is believed to be the location in which the prophet gleaned water from stone at Ain Musa (Moses Spring). The town’s economy relies solely on the visitors that flock here and it is a mish-mash of hotels, restaurants, cafes selling sheesha and souvenirs, hammans and convenience stores. Below the façade of tourist trappings, however, Wadi Musa has its own long heritage and has been inhabited probably as long as Petra itself. There is archaeological evidence of a Nabataean palace in Wadi Musa and a Roman bath system. Today the town is home to several tribes including the Hassanat, Nawafleh, Masa’adeh and Amarat and not far away is a Bedouin settlement. Our hotel is the Petra Moon, a medium sized hotel situated close to the entrance gate to the Archaeological Park. It’s soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms are equipped with flatscreen satellite TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, safety deposit box, mini fridge and bathrooms with shower/bath. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop garden.

Our aim when booking a hotel for our visit to Petra is get as close as we can to the site itself. Time spent there is precious and whilst we have two full days on site, we in intend to make the most of every minute. We will therefore be staying in Wadi Musa, the ramshackle, easy-going town that has built up around the entrance to the Archaeological Park. Wadi Musa or Valley of Moses, is so named as it is believed to be the location in which the prophet gleaned water from stone at Ain Musa (Moses Spring). The town’s economy relies solely on the visitors that flock here and it is a mish-mash of hotels, restaurants, cafes selling sheesha and souvenirs, hammans and convenience stores. Below the façade of tourist trappings, however, Wadi Musa has its own long heritage and has been inhabited probably as long as Petra itself. There is archaeological evidence of a Nabataean palace in Wadi Musa and a Roman bath system. Today the town is home to several tribes including the Hassanat, Nawafleh, Masa’adeh and Amarat and not far away is a Bedouin settlement. Our hotel is the Petra Moon, a medium sized hotel situated close to the entrance gate to the Archaeological Park. It’s soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms are equipped with flatscreen satellite TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, safety deposit box, mini fridge and bathrooms with shower/bath. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop garden.

Our aim when booking a hotel for our visit to Petra is get as close as we can to the site itself. Time spent there is precious and whilst we have two full days on site, we in intend to make the most of every minute. We will therefore be staying in Wadi Musa, the ramshackle, easy-going town that has built up around the entrance to the Archaeological Park. Wadi Musa or Valley of Moses, is so named as it is believed to be the location in which the prophet gleaned water from stone at Ain Musa (Moses Spring). The town’s economy relies solely on the visitors that flock here and it is a mish-mash of hotels, restaurants, cafes selling sheesha and souvenirs, hammans and convenience stores. Below the façade of tourist trappings, however, Wadi Musa has its own long heritage and has been inhabited probably as long as Petra itself. There is archaeological evidence of a Nabataean palace in Wadi Musa and a Roman bath system. Today the town is home to several tribes including the Hassanat, Nawafleh, Masa’adeh and Amarat and not far away is a Bedouin settlement. Our hotel is the Petra Moon, a medium sized hotel situated close to the entrance gate to the Archaeological Park. It’s soundproofed and air-conditioned rooms are equipped with flatscreen satellite TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers, safety deposit box, mini fridge and bathrooms with shower/bath. There is an outdoor swimming pool and a rooftop garden.

Jordan’s largest city is the capital and seat of government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Occupying the hills at the foot of the Ajlun Mountains, fortified settlements have existed here from antiquity and it was the capital of the Ammonites, people frequently referenced in the Bible. Today the city centre is comprised of ultra-modern buildings, hotels, smart restaurants, up-market shopping malls, art galleries and boutiques which rub shoulders comfortably with traditional coffee shops and tiny artisans' workshops.  The Qasr Metrople Hotel is in the Shmeisani district, one of the affluent areas in Amman. It is a medium sized, four-star hotel and each of its 66 air-conditioned rooms is equipped with flatscreen satellite tv, safety deposit box, coffee machine, hairdyer and free access to Wifi.  There are fine views over the city from hotel’s rooftop restaurant and a bar in the lobby area.