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Best time to visit
28 things to do in Jordan
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Eid al-Fitr or the End of Ramadan
This festival offers a good occasion to witness fervent Muslim prayer, sample a variety of lamb dishes, and even receive gifts
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Sand Riding or Desert Safari
Among the many ways to enjoy the deserts of Jordan, sand buggy, jeep, and quad bike trips might just be the most thrilling
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New Jordanian Wine
Although local grape varieties were lost, Jordanian winemakers found another way and created delicious "Jordan River"
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Amman Marathon
Marathoners can benefit from traffic-free downtown streets and enjoy amazing Roman ruins at sunrise
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Falconry Experience
Hunting for falcons is not an easy task, yet Bedouins have been doing it for ages and are eager to pass on their skills
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Camel Safari
Cross the desert like a true Bedouin, atop a camel
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Canyoning
Gracious nature does not leave desert land without an oasis; in Jordan, this is the Wadi Mujib canyon
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Waterskiing, Parasailing, and Jet-Skiing
A beach holiday at the Red Sea is not limited to swimming and sunbathing—try waterskiing, jet-skiing or parasailing too!
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Desert Wind or Khamseen
Fancy a sand storm experience? Check out khamseen as dust and grit whirl about the boiling desert with no sky overhead!
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Watermelon
Lush watermelons grown in the Jordan Valley are a delicious remedy for the boiling summer sun!
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Cactus Pear
This delicious spicy fruit makes for great fresh juice, jams, smoothies, alcoholic drinks, and even medicine and hair styling gel
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Christian Pilgrimage
Twice a year, the Holy Land of Jordan opens its numerous sacred sites to the pilgrims from all over the world
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Arak
Anyone hoping to easily find Arak or other spirits during Ramadan is in for quite a quest!
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Aqaba Diving
Colourful underwater critters roaming among coral gardens and shipwrecks ensure a mesmerizing diving adventure
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Donkey Ride
A donkey trip across the ancient city of Petra is one of the most exotic experiences available in Jordan
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Birdwatching
Observe birds during their migration and enjoy stunning landscapes at the same time
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Ramadan
When in Rome, do as the Romans do; and when in Jordan, do as the Jordanians do
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Dates Season
The Jordan plains produce tons of date delight—Barhi and Medjool dates are popular throughout the world
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Sugarcane Juice
Most who try this beverage say it has the perfect amount of sweetness
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Fishing
Private charters provide all the necessary equipment ensuring a delightful deep-sea fishing trip
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Cycling
Jordan's cycling trails through ancient cities and stunning desert landscapes have no equal
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Camel Races
Camels and racing? Incompatible you say? Not at all! The Wadi Rum desert hosts stunning races
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Wadi Rum Desert in Bloom
The sight of fragile wildflowers thriving in the desert-scape of Wadi Rum could melt a stone heart
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Black Iris
Have you ever seen a completely black flower? If not, prepare to encounter the elegant beauty of the Black Iris along the desert roadsides of Jordan
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Figs
If all goes well figs are soft and sweet, but harvest is painstaking – one wrong move and the fruit is wasted
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Independence Day or Eid al-Istiklaal
Parades and other traditional performances showcase Jordanians' patriotic spirit and introduce the local culture
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Jordan Trail
Walking is the cheapest way to enjoy Jordan and explore the most of its countless beautiful sites