Mount Nebo
Mountain where, according to tradition, Moses looked out over the Promised Land. A memorial church with Byzantine floor mosaics stands on the summit, with views toward the Dead Sea on clear days.
Dead Sea
Land reaches its lowest point at this salt lake, where visitors float with ease and can try mineral-rich mud.
Attractive locations
Al Maghtas (Baptism Site)
UNESCO-listed archaeological site east of the Jordan River, traditionally identified as the place where Jesus was baptised. Remains of churches and pools lie along a short path to the river.
Umm ar-Rasas
UNESCO-listed ruins of a Roman and Byzantine town in the desert. The Church of Saint Stephen holds a large mosaic floor showing towns of the region, and a tall stone tower stands nearby.
Dead Sea
Salt lake whose shore is the lowest dry land on Earth. The very salty water makes floating easy, and the mineral mud is popular for skin treatments.
Madaba Map
Sixth-century mosaic map of the Holy Land set in the floor of a church in Madaba, showing towns and rivers across the region. Madaba is a short drive from the Dead Sea.
Wadi Mujib
Deep canyon where the Mujib river meets the Dead Sea, with water trails through narrow gorges. Wet hiking and canyoning are available in the warmer months.
Ma'in Hot Springs
Hot waterfalls and pools in a gorge in the hills above the Dead Sea, fed by natural springs. Bathing in the warm water is the main draw.
Airports
Queen Alia International Airport AMM
It is about 53 km in a straight line from Dead Sea.
Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport ADJ
It is about 69 km in a straight line from Dead Sea.
Scams and safe taxis
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan12.2 °C47 mm
- Feb13.8 °C42 mm
- Mar17.0 °C23 mm
- Apr20.8 °C11 mm
- May25.5 °C5 mm
- Jun28.5 °C0 mm
- Jul30.4 °C0 mm
- Aug30.3 °C1 mm
- Sep28.3 °C1 mm
- Oct25.0 °C6 mm
- Nov19.2 °C20 mm
- Dec14.3 °C33 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Wettest months: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Costs
Prices here are about 42% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Who can help
Emergency
911 for emergencies (ask your hotel for the local police and ambulance numbers).
local government
Tourist Police hotline (Jordan Government portal)
Helps with: Tourism Police hotline listed on the government portal. The Tourism Ministry also announced 117777 in March 2026. For any emergency, dial 911 for police, ambulance and fire.
Who qualifies: Tourists and other visitors in Jordan who need police assistance.
Phone: +962 79 550 5755
local government
Jordan Tourism Board
Helps with: Jordan's national tourism promotion body. Its website lists a phone number and an email address for visitor enquiries.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling to Jordan or planning a trip there.
Phone: 0096265678444
Email: info@visitjordan.com
ngo
Jordan National Red Crescent Society
Helps with: Jordan's national Red Crescent society. Its website describes a hospital, first aid and disaster risk reduction training, and a vocational training centre.
Who qualifies: People in Jordan who need its medical, first aid or training services.
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Jordan
Helps with: The UN migration agency, working in Jordan since 1994 to promote humane and orderly migration. Its Amman office lists a phone number and email for enquiries.
Who qualifies: Migrants and organisations working on migration in Jordan. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +962 7 9362 5080
Email: iomamman@iom.int
Address: Al Sharif Abdul Hamid Sharaf St., Buildings 62-64, Shmeisani, Amman
local government
Emergency number 911 (police, ambulance and fire)
Helps with: Reaches the police, ambulance and fire services in Jordan. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 911