Located in Wadi Musa, within 1.1 km of Little Petra Triclinium and 7.7 km of Petra Church, Ammarin Bedouin Camp provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a traditional restaurant and an outdoor fireplace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Wadi Musa, like cycling. High Place of Sacrifice is 7.8 km from Ammarin Bedouin Camp, while The Great Temple is 7.8 km away. King Hussein International Airport is 137 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Consiglia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    all is very good: staff, food, habitation - the blanket is phenomenon 🥴
  • Vahid
    Australia Australia
    Very nice staff. Great and unique location. Unlike other new facilities in the area, you can touch real baduien hospitality during the stay there. We arrived late when we found one of their staff waiting for us to arrive next to the main road.
  • Hallldh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Traditional Bedouin camp with great hospitality and locally prepared food Great simple living experience in back to nature environment
  • Matt
    Australia Australia
    Super clean and comfortable, and in a great location.
  • Konsta
    Finland Finland
    Fine location just next to Little Petra. Quite standard bedouin camp experience, but well kept. Very good food too.
  • Andrej
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    We had the camp to ourselves with my 12yo son. We enjoyed it a lot. The fun started right upon arrival when our car got stuck in the sand. The owner helped us out of the tricky situation and then provided us with tea, food and all the comforts....
  • Arkadiusz
    Germany Germany
    Charming place close to little Petra, a good option to stay. Dinner and breakfast good and tasty. Helpful stuff.
  • Howard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great food, really enjoyed it. Facilities were kept spotless which is impressive. Comfortable be and good night sleep.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The camp is tucked away behind some hills near Little Petra. You stay in Bedouin style huts with a big communal Bedouin tent for meals. The staff were incredibly welcoming especially Marcella and her Egyptian assistant who are both fantastic. ...
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What a place. The camp is in a beautiful, peaceful, cool, natural rock hollow. Marcella, Eid and the team are really helpful and friendly. At night if you walk a little distance from the camp fire you get a real sky full of stars. Overall a great...

Managed by Ammarin Bedouin Camp

Company review score: 9.6Based on 151 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Ammarin Bedouin Camp is more than just a campsite: it's a sustainable community development project for the Ammarin Bedouin tribe. Thanks to your stay and the camp's reliable incomes the members of the community will have food, education , jobs and dignity ! By staying at the Ammarin camp you'll have the chance to experience the real Bedouin culture: you can go hiking or camel/horse riding with a Bedouin escort, you can learn how to make Bedouin bread, you can take part in the Bedouin Coffee ceremony. And much more!

Property information

The Ammarin Bedouin Camp is the only camp belonging to a whole Bedouin community and it's the oldest camp in Petra's area. It's managed by a Bedouin Cooperative persueing the sustainable development of the Ammarin Bedouin tribe and the preservation of the Bedouin culture and landscape. It is also the most scenographic camp in Petra's area (no fear of denial!) and the closest to Little Petra. There is a little Ethno-botanic museum on site, spotlighting the local bedouin culture

Neighbourhood information

The Ammarin Bedouin Camp is the closest camp to Little Petra Archeological Site (a 5 minute walk from Little Petra) It is also the closest camp to the beginning of the popular "back way to Petra" trail (a 5 minute walk from the starting point)

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,French,Italian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Middle Eastern
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Ammarin Bedouin Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Packed lunches
    • Airport shuttle
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Arabic
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Ammarin Bedouin Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 09:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 06:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please check your visa requirements before you travel.

    Please inform Ammarin Bedouin Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Ammarin Bedouin Camp

    • Ammarin Bedouin Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Evening entertainment
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Live music/performance
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Cooking class

    • Ammarin Bedouin Camp is 4.3 miles from the centre of Wadi Musa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Ammarin Bedouin Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Ammarin Bedouin Camp is from 15:00, and check-out is until 09:00.

    • The prices at Ammarin Bedouin Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Ammarin Bedouin Camp has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1