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Ammarin Bedouin Camp

Experience rich Bedouin culture through traditional crafts, guided hikes, and camel trekking in a stunning Jordanian setting, just minutes from Little Petra.

OUR EXPERIENCES
At the Ammarin Bedouin Camp they work on combining history, nature, heritage, and culture in one of the most beautiful areas in Jordan. At the camp they offer activities especially for their guests to bring them closer to the nature and history of the area as well as the local inhabitants of this important location. Make your own mini-rababa: a rababa is a traditional bowed instrument) – the equipment and pieces needed for making it will be prepared by the hosts beforehand, and the guests will assemble them to create the instrument. Carpet-weaving: guests can weave a small part of a carpet the traditional way using bright colors. Kohl making: guests are taught how to make kohl the traditional way using olive oil (or natural herbs), a white cloth, and some flames. Dancing the traditional ‘samer’ dance Hiking: Hikes from 1 hour to all day are available in the Baidha area. All hikers are accompanied with a local Ammarin guide from the camp and back to the camp. 10 different hikes are available. A popular hike is the back road into Petra. Camel Trekking: Available from ½ day to 4 days. All caravans are accompanied with a local Ammarin guide from the camp and back to the camp.

ABOUT US
A 10-minute walk from Little Petra (signposted off the approach road), this camp is in Siq Al Amti, hidden in a spectacular amphitheater of sand and hills, and run by the local Ammarin tribe. Accommodations are comprised of hot showers, real beds and clean bedding in goat haired tents, and electricity. Located in the small community of Baidha Ammarin camp is close to Petra however far enough away that they do not see the financial benefit. They are near Little Petra, or Siq Al Bared as it is locally known. Siq Al Bared is known as the rock cutting area where artisans were trained before they build Petra. Despite its importance the community of Baidha receives almost none of the attention, visitors, or money that Petra does. The Ammarin tribe wanted to support the people of the area to develop economic opportunities and to maintain their culture. Moath Ammarin said, “If you don’t get to know the people you miss the soul of the place.” They are working with the younger generation to save the intangible aspects of their culture. The camp is owned by the Baidha Cooperative Society/Association, 200 families are members and contribute to all the projects including the camp. The revenue from the camp is split between all members. Capacity of 350 guests for camping and dining.

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.

The interactive map of Jordan can be found on the website: https://www.myjordanjourney.com/experience-meaningful-travel

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: info@bedouincamp.net

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Capacity of 350 guests for camping and dining.

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