Wadi Musa (Petra)
Jordan
- Safety rating
- 7.5/10
- Best time to visit
- Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) bring ideal temperatures for the extensive walking Petra requires.
- Population
- 0.0M
Overview
Wadi Musa is the town at the gateway to Petra, the rose-red Nabataean city carved into sandstone cliffs and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Walking the narrow Siq to the iconic Treasury at dawn is among travel's most unforgettable experiences.
Top attractions
Petra's wonders include the Siq, the Treasury, the Monastery, the Royal Tombs, and the evening Petra by Night candlelit walk.
Getting around
Wadi Musa is small and hilly, so taxis link hotels to the Petra entrance; within Petra you walk, with optional horses, donkeys, or carts.