Hotels in Wadi Musa

About Wadi Musa

Wadi Musa is a town in southern Jordan that serves as the main gateway to the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. It sits in a mountainous region of Wadi Araba, surrounded by rugged desert landscape and rocky valleys. Travellers staying here find themselves at the entrance to one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, with the Petra visitor centre located within the town itself. The settlement stretches along the main road leading to the archaeological park, with the older part of town clustered near the site entrance. The surrounding area offers dramatic scenery of sandstone cliffs and barren hills typical of the region. Nearby, visitors can explore the smaller archaeological site of Beidha, also known as Little Petra, which lies a short drive to the north. The town provides access to hiking trails through the surrounding mountains and serves as a practical base for exploring the broader Petra region before continuing to other destinations in Jordan such as Wadi Rum or the Dead Sea.