The Rock Camp, Petra

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Description

Ideally set in a spectacular and secluded area of Beidha (also known as Little Petra); 14 km ( about 15 minutes drive ) north of Petra’s archaeological site, The Rock camp is beautifully surrounded by majestic towering rocks and dominates the entrance to “Siq Ba’ja” wonderful canyon. The camp offers an authentic Bedouin experience with a personal insight into their hospitable way of life. Enjoy the serenity of the desert under lamp-lit hand woven tents or relax around the campfire gazing at the starlit skies while sipping Bedouin cardamom-spiced coffee. The camp has captured the beauty and comfort of lodging in hand-made Bedouin tents or regular luxury tents all furnished in a colourful Bedouin rustic touch with remarkable views of the soaring rocks. Each Bedouin tent (3mx3m) can accommodate 2 guests while the spacious luxury tent (5mx5m) can take up to 4; featuring comfortable beds with sheets, pillows & blankets. Towels are provided along with lanterns & complimentary water bottles in tents. Bathrooms for ladies & gents are set up in two separate units; each having two basins, toilets and showers with running hot & cold water (no bathrooms in tents). Guests who book dinner, may share in authentic Shraak bread baking & get adorned with temporary Henna tattooing; traditionally thought to have magical powers & Kohl eyeliner, still popular amongst the Bedouins as a natural protection against the harsh desert sun.



The camp is located on the scenic Wadi Nemelleh road leading to Wadi Araba-Dead Sea, in the heart of the ancient Incense & Spice thriving trade route. Taking advantage of their unique location & protective surroundings the Nabataeans harnessed the rain water, a rare commodity in the arid desert, building dams & rock-carving water channels to create a major caravan station along the route offering water, safe haven to caravans & irrigating fields of various kinds of grapes they grew. A rare & intact rock-carved grape press (winery) & a 2,000 year old dam can be seen today at the campground along with rock-carved Nabatean water channels-lit at night.



Behind the camp in a peaceful and beautiful mountainous area is the narrow winding gorge of Siq Ba’ja which leads to the 7,000 B.C. naturally fortified Ba’ja Neolithic village. The dense terraced stone houses are still well preserved and sheltered from all sides by high rock formations (2hrs. easy-moderate, requires climbing on a rope ladder -provided by camp staff- in certain areas over boulders, offered early hours of the morning, no entrance fee).

Location and Contact

Location

The Rock camp is located in Beidha area, 14 km ( about 15 minutes drive ) north of Petra’s archaeological site. Head north from Petra’s Visitors’ Centre towards Beidha, also known as Little Petra (road sign written Beda), pass the Bdoul Housing compound (road sign written Bodol Hausing) and follow the road (about 8.5 km) until you reach a T-junction where you should turn right for 150m (if you go to the left you go to Little Petra) & then immediately left following Wadi Araba sign (or follow Feinan Eco lodge sign)... Follow the road until you reach a Y-junction –about 3.5 kms, continue on the right leg of the junction along a narrow winding road for another 2 minutes –about 0.75 km until you reach our sign. Go off-road (no need for a 4x4 vehicle) to the right, for about 1 minute drive –about 0.5 km, where you would reach our camp. Should you feel that you may need assistance in reaching the camp please feel free to contact us on any of the following numbers (+962 79 977 7589 / +962 79 5529368). Google coordinates to camp’s entrance ( 30o 24.623’ North - 35o 26.732’ East ).

Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Family-Friendly Hostel

Quiet Rest

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Parking

Towels

Airport Pickup

Dinner ($ 20)

24 Hour Security

Bar

Camping Allowed Onsite

Hot Showers

Lounge Area

No Bunkbeds

Outdoor Seating

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Kitchen

Lockers in Rooms

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Pet-Friendly

Service Animals

Genders: Males & Females

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: 14

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

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