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to Aqaba
Jordan's city on the Red Sea: reefs, beaches, ruins and desert, with Wadi Rum and Petra within reach.


Step into Aqaba
Jordan's only coastal city: Red Sea reefs, desert mountains and 5,000 years of history, all around one bay.



StepInto
Aqaba
Jordan's only coastal city: Red Sea reefs, desert mountains and 5,000 years of history, all around one bay.
Enter experience
Diving
21 dive sites inside the Aqaba Marine Reserve.

Adventure
Glass-bottom boats, jeeps and rock trails.

Culture & History
Ayla, the fort and the oldest known church.

Nature
390+ bird species at the observatory.

Sun & Beach
Warm water all year, a beach for every mood.

Golf
Jordan's first 18-hole course, by the sea.

Eat & Drink
Sayadieh, mezze and fresh Red Sea fish.

Shopping
Rugs, sand bottles and copper in the souk.

Wadi Rum
The Valley of the Moon, 55 minutes away.

Petra
The rose-red city, 120 km to the north.

Hotels & Resorts
30 hotels from the corniche to Tala Bay.

Dive Resorts
Sleep a few steps from the reef.

Apartments
Furnished stays for longer trips.

Guest Houses
Family-run and close to the souk.

By Air
King Hussein International Airport.

By Land
Desert Highway from Amman and Petra.

By Sea
Ferries from Nuweiba and cruise calls.

Gallery
Aqaba in pictures, and the #VisitAqaba tag.

Experiences
Fifteen experiences the city recommends.

Dive Centres
Sixteen centres along the 26 km coast.

Visa & Entry
What you need before you land.

Weather & Sea
Live temperature, wind and sea conditions.

Trip Planner
Build your days in Aqaba in a minute.

Smart Map
Every place on one map, with directions.
Take a look inside
Take a look inside Aqaba.
Aqaba is a shared sentiment, a sense of belonging, warmth, and cultural exchange. We invite you to experience the spirit of Aqaba, a spirit that is both nurturing and welcoming, reflecting the deep-rooted values of its inhabitants. Here, in this city, every interaction, every shared story, every embraced visitor is a testament to our natural way of life.
Witness the astonishing annual bird migration at the Aqaba Bird Observatory, home to over 390 species of birds that reside in Jordan or use it as an annual migratory stop. The observatory

Diving
Twenty-one reefs, one bay.
Aqaba on the Red Sea is a diver's delight, offering crystal - clear, warm waters that allow the sun to penetrate the sea to a depth of 150 meters,…
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Beyond Aqaba
Wadi Rum, 55 minutes away.
One of the coolest things about Aqaba is its proximity to Wadi Rum - also known as the "Valley of the Moon".
Wadi Rum & Petra
Culture & History
Five thousand years on this shore.
Step back in time and explore the Islamic city of Ayla, once an important stopping place for Egyptian pilgrims on their way to Mecca.
Walk the old townShare yours
#VisitAqaba
Tag your photos with #VisitAqaba on Instagram and they may appear here.
Over the reef
Diver over the reef
Sunset over the Gulf of Aqaba
Camel at the Treasury, Petra
Clownfish and the helicopter wreck
Aqaba Castle
The sunken helicopter
The Arab Revolt flag on the corniche
Snorkelling at South Beach
Petra by night
Marina view
Clownfish in its anemonePlan your trip
Build your days in a minute.
Pick your dates and interests, check the live weather and sea, the visa rule for your entry point, and every place on one map.


