Days in the desert: the best time to visit Jordan
Plan a trip to see Wadi Rum, Petra, and more of Jordan's stunning sites with our handy month-by-month seasonal guide
Magic is real. This is where it comes from.
The Middle East and North Africa are among the few places left in this world of ours where magic not only seems possible, but plausible. These dunes have witnessed the dawn of civilization, the rise of mighty empires, and spawned three of the world’s major religions. But amid the holy relics, ancient ruins and other reminders of yesterday, you’ll encounter some of the friendliest people you’ll find anywhere. The past is never far away out here, and there’s more of it to discover every day.
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