The Global Meaningful Travel Map

Al Numeira Environmental Association

Experience unique outdoor activities, cycling, and guided hikes in a stunning arid landscape, while enjoying local organic cuisine at a charming café.

OUR EXPERIENCES
The Dead Sea tourist experience is often monopolized by high-end resorts, which do not offer unique or authentic experiences. Al Numeira Environmental Association offers guests outdoor activites and food that showcase the area while adhering to principles of conservation. WWOOFing: Al Numeira hosts “Wwoofers,” those who come through the organization, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. They are able to host up to 10 volunteers at a time to help them with their projects, for long or short term, beginners or experts. Those who want to participate or learn about their permaculture garden, greywater system, or other projects can come to stay onsite in the mudbrick house where they will be treated as a member of the family.

Cycling: Al Numeira has started a bicycle tourism program that can generate income for the NGO and for the local community. The bicycles are also used by volunteers to get to and from the site the reason behind clean transportation. Tourists can visit Al Numeira and tour the surrounding farmlands or visit the greywater treatment site.

Hiking: In addition to cycling, Al Numeira also offers guided hikes into the Wadis that surround the South Ghor region. The hiking experience is another source to generate funds for the NGO and the local community. Guests will have the opportunity to uncover the wadis and the traditions of one of the most arid regions in the world.

Café: Al Numeira also operates a roadside café in a bid to attract more guests. This venture provides the NGO with another source to generate funds and allows the local community to sell their organic products. The café also provides food, which reflect the region and beyond. The café has become very popular with those living in the Karak area.

ABOUT US
Al Numeira Environmental Association's mission is to promote innovative water conservation methods and environmental education to build a more sustainable future and improve human well-being in the Jordan Valley. Al Numeira Environmental Association hopes to alleviate this resource constraint for individuals in the South Ghor through the use of greywater management, rain-water harvesting, and permaculture. Furthermore, we aim to educate the citizens of South Ghor on how they can implement these practices in their own lives, so as to create a more sustainable lifestyle for both themselves and their children. Since our formation, we have built a team of local volunteers and a network of international support eager to help in our cause. NEA offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the lavish tourist locations currently present in the Dead Sea region.

OUR IMPACT
In 2018, Jordan Tourism Board partnered with Tourism Cares on a Meaningful Travel Map as part of the Tourism Cares with Jordan Meaningful Travel Summit. The 12 pins on the Jordan Map represent social enterprises and community tourism experiences around the country, developed in partnership with Baraka Destinations. The Map was designed to diffuse the economic benefits of tourism to smaller communities and support sustainable tourism growth.