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Welcome toPetra
Located directly at the entrance to the historic city of Petra, the luxurious Mövenpick Resort Petra is certainly one of the most notable hotels in the Middle East.
Petra - Destination Guide
Destination
Petra lies about 3.5 hours south of modern Amman, about 2 hours north of Aqaba, on the edge of the mountainous desert of the Wadi Araba. The ancient city is surrounded by towering hills of rust-coloured sandstone, which long ago gave it some natural protection against invaders. The Mövenpick Resort Petra is located at the entrance to the famous Petra site.
Natural Attraction
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Wadi Rum
For those who seek the ultimate experience of immersion in nature, a night under the brilliant stars of Wadi Rum, surrounded by rugged mountains and desert, is an unforgettable experience.
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Sightseeing
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Petra
A legacy of the Nabateans, the site of this magnificent city was lost to the world for over 1,000 years until its rediscovery in AD 1812. Carved into rose-coloured stone, Petra is one of Jordan’s national treasures.
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