Travel guide

Wadi Mujib

Dead Sea canyon canyoneering

🗓️ Best time: April–October💰 Mid-Range · ~$100/day📍 Jordan

About Wadi Mujib

Jordan's "Grand Canyon of the Middle East" — a slot canyon dropping into the Dead Sea, with wading and waterfall-rappelling routes for adventurers.

Siq Trail wadingIbex Trail hikeDead Sea float (just below)Mount Nebo viewpointMadaba mosaic mapWadi HasaTannur Roman ruinsDana Biosphere Reserve

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Mansaf (national dish)Mezze (hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush)KnafehJordanian wine

Rent a car (essential); tour from Amman.

Wadi Mujib's adventure trails close after rain — check the day before.

Very safe.

None — Dead Sea resorts have bars.