Widely regarded as most comprehensive guide to Jordan, The Rough Guide to Jordan provides everything you need discover the Middle East's most remarkable destination. Detailed accounts of every attraction, along with crystal-clear maps and plans, lift the lid on this fascinatingly diverse country. Explore the world wonder that is Petra, an ancient city carved from rose-red mountain cliffs. Roam the Martian landscape of Wadi Rum beloved of Hollywood location scouts, then relax on golden beaches at Aqaba, Jordan's beautiful Red Sea resort. At every point, The Rough Guide to Jordan steers you to the best hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops across every price range, giving you clear, balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions from our expert author. Whether you're discovering contemporary art in Amman or floating your cares away on the Dead Sea, make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Jordan.
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Topic
Personal DevelopmentSubtopic
TravelTable of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 8
- When to go 10
- Author picks 13
- Things not to miss 14
- Itineraries 24
- BASICS 26
- Getting there 27
- Getting around 33
- Accommodation 36
- Food and drink 38
- The media 43
- Culture and etiquette 43
- Adventure tours and trekking 50
- Shopping 54
- Travelling with children 56
- Travel essentials 56
- THE GUIDE 64
- 1 Amman 64
- 2 The Dead Sea and Baptism Site 114
- 3 Jerash and the north 132
- 4 The eastern desert 180
- 5 The King’s Highway 210
- 6 Petra 252
- 7 Aqaba and the southern desert 304
- CONTEXTS 350
- History 351
- Flora and fauna 379
- Islam 384
- The bedouin today 389
- Books 392
- Arabic 395
- Glossary 402
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 404
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