The Rock Camp - Petra
Little Petra, Petra - Wadi Musa 11184 Jordan
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#8 of 78 Specialty lodging in Petra - Wadi Musa
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A visit to the long lost hidden mythical city of Petra is a must for all travelers but if you’re a yearning adventurer & an explorer, searching for a unique and authentic Bedouin experience to perfectly complement your quest with a personal insight into their way of life… that’s what The Rock camp-Petra has to offer… Memorable moments & unforgettable experiences to make your journey through our land truly exceptional.Set in a lovely serene setting in Beidha area; 14 km north of the ancient city of Petra, The Rock camp has captured the beauty & comfort of lodging in hand-made Bedouin tents or in regular luxury tents all beautifully furnished in a colourful Bedouin rustic touch featuring comfortable beds with sheets, pillows & blankets. Enjoy the Bedouin hospitality while dining under lamp-lit, hand woven tents. Watch the Bedouins dig out the traditional Zarb; a succulent meal slow cooked for hours in an underground sealed fire pit. Share in authentic Shraak bread baking & relax around the campfire under the starlit skies. Ladies as well as men can dress up as Bedouins & be decorated with Kohl eyeliner & be adorned with temporary Henna tattooing applied for beauty as well as luck, for “Where there is Henna there is joy“.
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We had a good stay here. The accommodations are good. It rained really hard and our tent leaked so keep everything up. Also in the middle of the night the dogs were fiercely fighting! All in all it was fine. It's a little bit further than I'd like to stay. 20 minutes from Petra.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The camp is set in a wonderful scenary. The tents are nice, clean and so are all the common spaces. Breakfast did not offer a big variety of choices, but it covers te basic ones. Tent are heated by a/c but during the night, the generator did not work or it kept stopping so the a/c was hot of great help. I would advice the owner to review the system and try to solve this issue. Staff was nice and helpful.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Magical place with multiple room options, had several tents with a private bathroom, very comfortable with all we needed. The chef cooked a great dinner for us, delicious and authentic. Wonderful people complement a great place.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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We have chosen this place because it was featured as a unique place to watch the stars at night in a secluded place away from the city in the unique site of Petra. This 1-night stay was a nightmare in a every aspects. I have booked a bubble tent and requested a quiet area. I was giving the one right at the entrance in front of restaurant and reception. I could hear ppl walking to restaurant and the echo in the restaurant (also a bubble). The whole place is freezing cold. Impossible to heat. The hot air stays just under the reversible AC device and does not spread throughout the room. Impossible to get sleep in this setting. Personnel items are cold, getting dressed into freezing cloth in the morning. Electricity cut every 5 minutes with the generator making a sort of "explosion" noise, then the AC/heat device beeping when electricity on again, every 5 minutes! No way to let reception know unless, get out of bed, and get out of tent to find reception. They could not do much as full capacity. The whole point of booking that bubble is to see the stars and surroundings. Impossible. The roof is covered with tent, no windows. Only windows are on the lateral sides (view on on the restaurant and other tents) and are full of frost. Plus light from outside enters through the door the whole night (opac door). Restaurant room was freezing, impossible to eat breakfast in it. Had to eat at reception where some heat seemed to work a little. Paid the equivalent of USD 250.- for a freezing, noisy, sleepless night. Such a scam and disappointment. Please beware before booking and find yourself a different accommodation (4-5 star hotels in Little Petra for the same price in proper heated building).…
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Petra Rock Camp is a great option for staying in a peaceful, quiet area approximately 15-20 minutes from Petra main gate. The scenery at the camp and en-route to Petra is truly stunning. The Rock Camp benefits from a really nice pool and excellent food. Breakfast is from 6am which, (if your brave enough), you can get up early and be at Petra circa 7am ans get the place to yourself for an hour or so - a really good option. After 5-6 hours in Petra you can get back to the camp and spend a few hours resting your feet at the excellent pool. Dinner is a buffet and the quality of the food is excellent. As a vegetarian I was spoilt for choice. Good options for regular dietary needs too. Loved my stay. Rooms have air-con and TVs for the usual comforts. All in all a good solid experience. …
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed here with my friend for 2 nights when we visited Petra. I have to say even is a bit far from Petra we had a really nice time. We had a car so it was easier but you can catch a taxi if needed. I have to say.. the staff was super nice and friendly especially the guy at reception he really looked after us! The food at dinner was really local and good... Jordan was absolutely a blast but all the places we stayed topped everything up! Thanks so much again!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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While it is not the most luxurious camp on offer, I would recommend it 100 times over. The en-suit tents are spacious, the bathrooms neat and clean. The entire site is located in the dessert, away from the town lights with steep red rocks towering over it. The sunset was lovely. However, the point of this review is to elaborate on the food. I was travelling with a small slovenian group, we stayed there for two nights; the first traditional dinner was centerd around charcoal, underground baked meat and vegetables, but there were so many vegetarian and vegan dishes on offer. Lentil soup, freshly baked bread, tabbouleh, hummus, baba ganoush, best mujadara i ever tasted. And the breakfast!! We left at 5.30 am to head to Petra and at 5 freshly baked bread (filled with spianch/zaatar/potato, classic arab bread and zaatar flatbread) awaited. Still warm from the oven. Of course we stocked uo and took some with us. The second dinner was no leas inpressive; with a slight variety in salads falafels awaited, great pea stew, grilled shis kebabs for the meat lovers. Hands down best food we have eaten in Jordan.…
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: 25 min drive to Petra, so take into account. The staff is very very accommodating
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i arrived late at breakfast. got admonished and shouted at.... did not have a change to tell about the dog that barked half of the night and kept us awake... beer was like $6 a piece but not cold. it was ok to see this place once but would never go back again. also, i need to mention there were some pretty naughty cats that kept bothering us while dining, sometimes stealing food.
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The Rock Camp Bedouin camp in Petra was excellent. My husband and I were there in July 2013. If you are looking for a 5 star hotel, this is not your place. You go to Rock camp to enjoy the Bedouin culture. The desert at night is very cold, but you sleep in a nice wool tent to keep you warm. Amazingly enough after such a cold night, it is very hot the next morning. The tents are great there is a bed, warm wool blankets and comfortable pillows. Ishmael and Mohammed were great hosts. Food was delicious and the hookah around the fire pit was great to spend the beautiful nights in the desert. It was a great experience. The camp schedules a taxi for you to take you to the Ancient City of Petra.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The rock camp in petra is very cool.. we arrived there after many hours of driving and were greeted by the bedouin hosts with tea and drinks.. i dont remember having any dinner but i am sure we had something.. we sat around the fire talking and drinking tea.. the bathrooms are quite far from the tents so take your torch. Lots of hot water in the bathroom good for the long days you will have hiking here. The tents are traditional bedioun tents and are really hot.. good for winter i guess but in summer you may want to opt for the more expensive tent... they look a bit cooler rhat the sheeps wool tent. The rock camp is a really beautiful location and i am so glad and privileged to have stayed here. Enjoy it..
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Date of stay: September 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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US$117 - US$126 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
JordanMa'an GovernoratePetra - Wadi Musa
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rock Camp - Petra
Which popular attractions are close to The Rock Camp - Petra?
Nearby attractions include Town Bazaar (0.10 km), 147 Club For Snooker & Billiard (0.4 km), and Temple of the Winged Lions (0.05 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Rock Camp - Petra?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and kids activities.
What food & drink options are available at The Rock Camp - Petra?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Rock Camp - Petra?
Conveniently located restaurants include Zawaya Restaurant & Cafe, Sana'a El Yemen, and Elan Restaurant.
Does The Rock Camp - Petra have an airport shuttle?
Yes, The Rock Camp - Petra offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is The Rock Camp - Petra located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 km away from the centre of Petra - Wadi Musa.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Rock Camp - Petra?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, and Catalan.
Are there any historical sites close to The Rock Camp - Petra?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Petra (3.5 km), Al-Khazneh (2.7 km), and The Royal Tombs (3.0 km).