Currency:

 US$1 = JD 0.708. Jordanian paper notes appear in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, and 50. Coins come in denominations of 1 JD, 0.5 JD, 0.25 JD, and 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 fils.

VISA, DINERS CLUB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTERCARD and other major universal credit cards are widely accepted for shopping in Jordan.

 

Time:

 Time is GMT +3 in summer, or 7 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time

 

Packing suggestions:

1. Essential clothing

2. Hiking gear (ruck sack, water bottle, hiking stick, hiking shoes, flash light, a change of batteries)

3. Sun screen and lip balm

4. Night wear and underwear

5. Camera

6. Insect repellant

7. Travel guides, brochures

8. Emergency contact info

 

Best time to go: spring - fall (summer may be too hot and winter may be too cold)

 

Tips

1. Bring along your best camera

2. Never miss the opportunity to dine with a Bedouin family and get to know their culture

3. Immerse yourself into the culture to make the best out of your trip

 

Warnings:

1. Both men and women should dress conservatively

2. The elderly and injured may have a rough time, it is better for them not to come (or else they won’t enjoy it)

3. Be culturally sensitive (do not disrespect their culture and traditions)

4. Do not discuss politics with locals

 

Souvenirs to buy:

1. Traditional embroidered dresses

2. Red kufiyyeh

3. Sand bottles

4. Dead sea products

5. Ceramics

6. Rugs

7. Pottery