Viewpoints to Explore in Aqaba Governorate

Checkout places to visit in Aqaba Governorate

Aqaba Governorate

The governorate's population depends heavily on tourism as a major source of income. The port of Aqaba is the only sea port for Jordan. Almost all of Jordan's foreign trade comes through Aqaba.

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Viewpoints to Explore in Aqaba Governorate

Wadi Rum

Known also as the Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is a valley cut into the sandstone and granite rock in southern Jordan. It is one of the most popular attractions in Jordan, with deserts and mountains and rock formations. Wadi Rum has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures–including the Nabataeans–leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples.

Map of Viewpoints to explore in Aqaba Governorate