Mövenpick Resort Petra

Flygplats (Aqaba - AQJ)	110
Flygplats (Queen Alia Intl - AMM)	200

Petra lies about 3-5 hours south of modern Amman, about 2 hours north of Aqaba, on the edges of the mountainous desert of the Wadi Araba. The city is surrounded by towering hills of rust-coloured sandstone, which gave the city some natural protection against invaders. The Moevenpick Resort Petra is located at the entrance to the famous Petra site.From the resorts main entrance, walk 300 metres to the entrance gate to obtain your ticket to the Petra site.Car hire can be arranged at the resort for the drive to Shobak Castle. Follow the Kings Highway towards Amman. There are clear directional signs to Shobak Castle from this road.Drive south on the Desert Highway towards Wadi Rum / Aqaba. Wadi Rum is well signposted from this highway.Leave the airport and head towards Aqaba. Once you reach Aqaba follow the signs to the Port of Aqaba and then follow the directions to Amman via the desert highway. After around 80 km you will see a sign leading you to Wadi Mousa and Petra. Turn left and follow the signs to Petra. When you reach Wadi Mousa, e.g. Petra, drive through the village to the entrance to Petra site. The resort is located right next to the site entrance.After leaving the airport take the desert highway to Aqaba and stay on the same road until you reach Maan which is approximately 170km from the airport. Follow the road signs to Petra. When you reach Wadi Mousa -Petra-, drive through the village down to the entrance of Petra site. The resort is located right at the entrance gate to Petra site.